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Contemporary Behavior Therapy

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ISBN-10: 049550906X

ISBN-13: 9780495509066

Edition: 5th 2010

Authors: David C. Guevremont, Michael D. Spiegler

List price: $326.95
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This respected up-to-date survey of contemporary behavior therapy synthesizes the clinical, research, theoretical, and ethical facets of behavior therapy. The book is comprehensive, covering all the major behavioral and cognitive therapies. The wealth of case studies illustrate the application of behavior therapy techniques to a wide array of problems and clinical populations. The book's multidisciplinary approach includes applications to diverse fields, including psychology, education, social work, nursing, and rehabilitation.
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Book details

List price: $326.95
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 6/11/2009
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 640
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.068
Language: English

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.

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.

Behavior Therapy: Introduction
Antecedents of Contemporary Behavior Therapy
The Behavioral Model
The Process of Behavior Therapy
Behavioral Assessment
Acceleration Behavior Therapy: Stimulus Control and Reinforcement
Deceleration Behavior Therapy: Differential Reinforcement, Punishment, and Aversion Therapy
Combining Reinforcement and Punishment: Token Economy, Contingency Contract, and Behavioral Parent Training
Exposure Therapy: Brief/Graduated
Exposure Therapy: Prolonged/Intense
Modeling Therapy: Vicarious Extinction and Skills Training
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Cognitive Restructuring
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Coping Skills
Third-Generation Behavior Therapies: Acceptance and Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Applications of Behavior Therapy to Medical Disorders
Applications of Behavior Therapy to Psychological Disorders with Primary Physical Characteristics
Contemporary Behavior Therapy in Perspective: Strengths and Challenges