Behavior Modification: What It Is and How To Do It (12th Edition)

Author: Garry Martin

Publisher: Routledge

Publication Date: January 23, 2024

ISBN-10: 103223315X

ISBN-13: 978-1032233154

Overview

Behavior Modification: What It Is and How To Do It offers a comprehensive and practical presentation of the principles of behavior modification and guidelines for their application. This 12th edition introduces forms of behavior modification ranging from helping children learn necessary life skills and training pets to solving personal behavior problems. It teaches essential “how-to” skills, including discerning long-term effects; designing, implementing, and evaluating behavioral programs; interpreting behavioral episodes; observing and recording behaviors; and recognizing instances of reinforcement, extinction, and punishment.

Key Features

The material is presented in an engaging, readable format that assumes no prior knowledge of behavior modification or psychology. Specific cases and examples clarify complex issues and make the principles relatable to real-world scenarios. Each chapter includes:

• Guidelines: Ready-to-use references for applying behavioral principles in professional and personal settings.
• Questions for Learning: An average of 25 questions per chapter to support students in checking their knowledge and preparing for exams.
• Application Exercises: Practical tasks designed to assist in the development of skills needed to complete behavior modification projects effectively.

Target Audience

This text is ideal for courses in Behavior Modification, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Behavior Therapy, and the Psychology of Learning. It serves as a vital resource for students and practitioners in various helping professions, including clinical psychology, counseling, education, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychiatric nursing, psychiatry, social work, speech therapy, and sport psychology.