Applied Behavior Analysis Principles and Procedures in Behavior Modification

by Sarafino, Edward P.

• ISBN13: 9780470571521
• ISBN10: 0470571527
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-10-25
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Sarafinos goal in Principles and Procedures for Modifying Behavior is to create a clear and engaging instrument that describes ways to analyze ones own specific behaviors in terms of the factors that lead to and maintain them and ways to manage those factors to improve the behaviors. The text is based on research, theory, and experiences to explain and provide examples of the concepts and methods of self-management in a comprehensive text. It focuses on topics in applied behavior analysis, behavior modification, behavior therapy, and psychology of learning. Two general topics shaped this text: making the book relative to a variety of fields by describing applications in psychology, education, counseling, nursing, and physical therapy and different academic levels and preparation. Several important objectives guided the content and organization of the text which is designed to cover a large majority of tasks or concepts that the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (www.bacb.com) has identified as the fields essential content and should be mastered by all behavior analysts.

Author Biography

Dr. Edward P. Sarafino is a professor of psychology and is on the board of trustees for The College of New Jersey. He received his BA from Chico State University and his doctorate from the University of Colorado.

Table of Contents

Introducing Applied Behavior Analysis

What is Applied Behavior Analysis?

Identifying and Assessing Target Behaviors

Using Data and Research Methods in Behavior Analysis

Some Areas of Effective Application

Basic Operant Principles

Reinforcement: Positive and Negative

Extinction

Punishment

Antecedents: Stimulus Control

Motivation

Methods to Establish New Operant Behaviors

Shaping

Shortcut Stimulus Control Methods

Chaining Behaviors

Methods for Modifying Operant Behaviors

Functional Assessment and Program Design

Managing Antecedents

Using Basic Reinforcement Procedures to Increase a Behavior

Using Advanced Reinforcement Procedures to Increase a Behavior

Using Extinction, Differential Reinforcement, and Habit Reversal to Decrease a Behavior

Using Time-Out and Response-Cost Punishment to Decrease a Behavior

Using Positive Punishment to Decrease a Behavior

Maximizing and Maintaining Operant Behavior Changes

Respondent Behaviors and Ways to Change Them

Respondent Conditioning

Changing Respondent Behaviors

Specialized Topics in Behavior Analysis

Biofeedback

Behavioral Contracts and Self-Management

Token Economies

Rule-Governed and Verbal Behavior

Current Concerns and Future Issues

Dilemmas and Ethics

Future Challenges for the Field and You

Glossary

References

Author Index

Subject Index

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