Overview

Applied Behavior Analysis provides a complete description of the principles and procedures needed to systematically change socially significant behavior and to understand the reasons for that change. This comprehensive text, appropriate for courses in basic principles, applications, and behavioral research methods, helps students, educators, and practitioners appreciate and begin to acquire the conceptual and technical skills necessary to foster socially adaptive behavior in diverse individuals.

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Author:   John Cooper ,  Timothy Heron ,  William Heward
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.40cm , Height: 3.50cm , Length: 28.30cm
Weight:   1.820kg
ISBN:  

9780131421134

ISBN 10:   0131421131
Pages:   800
Publication Date:   28 December 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780135892084
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

PART I. INTRODUCTION AND BASIC CONCEPTS Chapter 1 Definition and Characteristics of Applied Behavior Analysis Chapter 2 Basic Concepts PART II. SELECTING, DEFINING, AND MEASURING BEHAVIOR Chapter 3 Selecting and Defining Target Behaviors Chapter 4 Measuring Behavior Chapter 5 Improving and Assessing the Quality of Behavioral Measurement PART III. EVALUATING AND ANALYZING BEHAVIOR CHANGE Chapter 6 Constructing and Interpreting Graphic Displays Chapter 7 Analyzing Behavior Change: Basic Assumptions and Strategies Chapter 8 Analytic Tactics Using Withdrawal, Reversal, and Multi-Element Treatment Conditions Chapter 9 Analytic Tactics Using Multiple Baselines and Changing Criteria Chapter 10 Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Research in Applied Behavior Analysis PART IV. REINFORCEMENT Chapter 11 Positive Reinforcement Chapter 12 Negative Reinforcement - Brian A. Iwata and Richard G. Smith Chapter 13 Schedules of Reinforcement PART V. PUNISHMENT Chapter 14 Punishment by Presentation of a Stimulus Chapter 15 Punishment by Removal of a Stimulus PART VI. ANTECEDENT VARIABLES Chapter 16 Motivating Operations - Jack L. Michael Chapter 17 Stimulus Control PART VII. DEVELOPING NEW BEHAVIOR Chapter 18 Imitation Chapter 19 Shaping Chapter 20 Chaining PART VIII. DECREASING BEHAVIOR WITH Nonpunishment procedures Chapter 21 Extinction Chapter 22 Differential Reinforcement Chapter 23 Antecedent Interventions PART IX. FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS Chapter 24 Functional Behavior Assessment - Nancy A. Neef and Stephanie M. Peterson PART X. VERBAL BEHAVIOR Chapter 25 Verbal Behavior - Mark Sundberg PART XI. SPECIAL APPLICATIONS Chapter 26 Contingency Contracting, Token Economy, and Group Contingencies Chapter 27 Self-Management PART XII. PROMOTING GENERALIZED BEHAVIOR CHANGE Chapter 28 Generalization and Maintenance of Behavior Change PART XIII. ETHICS Chapter 29 Ethical Considerations for Applied Behavior Analysts - Jose A. Martinez-Diaz, Thomas Freeman, and Matthew Normand

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