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Contemporary Behavior Therapy

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ISBN-10: 053454651X

ISBN-13: 9780534546519

Edition: 4th 2003 (Revised)

Authors: Michael D. Spiegler, David C. Guevremont

List price: $225.95
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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. 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.
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Book details

List price: $225.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 8/2/2002
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 624
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.640
Language: English

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.

Basic Principles
What is Behavior Therapy?
Antecedents of Contemporary Behavior Therapy
The Behavioral Model
The Process of Behavior Therapy
Behavioral Assessment
Behavior Therapy
Stimulus Control and Reinforcement Therapy
Deceleration Behavior Therapy
Token Economy, Contingency Contract, and Behavioral Child Management Training
Brief/Graduated Exposure Therapy
Prolonged/Intense Exposure Therapy
Modeling Therapy and Skills Training
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Cognitive Restructuring
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Coping Skills
Broader Applications and Issues
Applications to Behavioral Medicine
Applications to Psychological Disorders with Primary Physical Characteristics
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