Synopses & Reviews
This respected up-to-date survey of contemporary behavior therapy synthesizes the clinical, research, theoretical, and ethical facets of behavior therapy. It is simultaneously an introduction for beginning students and a scholarly review and resource for advanced students. The book is comprehensive, covering all the major behavior therapies. The wealth of case studies illustrate the application of behavior therapy techniques to a wide array of problems and clinical populations. The text's multidisciplinary approach includes applications to diverse fields, including psychology, education, social work, nursing, and rehabilitation.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 554-606) and indexes.
About the Author
Michael D. Spiegler (Ph.D., clinical psychology, Vanderbilt University, 1969) has been director of the Community Training Center at the Palo Alto VA Hospital, was on the faculty at the University of Texas, Austin, and currently is Professor of Psychology at Providence College.David C. Guevremont (Ph.D., child clinical psychology, West Virginia University, 1987) has been on the faculty of the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, in private practice, and presently is a clinical psychologist for the Woonsocket Education Department.
Table of Contents
Part I: BASIC PRINCIPLES. 1. What is Behavior Therapy? 2. Antecedents of Contemporary Behavior Therapy. 3. The Behavioral Model. 4. The Process of Behavior Therapy. 5. Behavioral Assessment. Part II: BEHAVIOR THERAPY. 6. Stimulus Control and Reinforcement Therapy. 7. Deceleration Behavior Therapy. 8. Token Economy, Contingency Contract, and Behavioral Child Management Training. 9. Brief/Graduated Exposure Therapy. 10. Prolonged/Intense Exposure Therapy. 11. Modeling Therapy and Skills Training. 12. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Cognitive Restructuring. 13. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Coping Skills. Part III: BROADER APPLICATIONS AND ISSUES. 14. Applications to Behavioral Medicine. 15. Applications to Psychological Disorders with Primary Physical Characteristics. 16. Contemporary Behavior Therapy in Perspective: Strengths, Challenges, and Controversies. Appendix. Glossary of Behavior Therapy Terms. Glossary of Disorders and Psychological Problems. Name Index. Subject Index.