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Overview
This book helps parents recognize the crucial role they play in shaping their children's behavior. The first half of the book examines reinforcement and contracts as the basis for behavior management programs. The second half focuses on applications of social learning principles. In addition to addressing common problems such as whining and temper tantrums, the book offers practical advice on more complex problems such as aggression and stealing. Focuses on children and young adolescents.
Book Reviews
"The book is a careful, straightforward presentation of behavior modification techniques. . . useful as a resource in helping parents develop effective management techniques for delaing with behavioral problems."
—Robert I. Havens, Personnel and Guidance Journal
"The material is well arranged, theoretical concepts being explained and then followed by precise and specific directions for their practical application."
—David R. Mace, The Family Coordinator
"A useful supplementary tool, particularly for elementary and junior high counselors in their work with parents."
—Richard W. Warner, Jr., The School Counselor
Foreword Introduction: People as Agents of Behavior Change Section I Social Learning: Keys to Behavior Change Chapter 1 Social Reinforcers Chapter 2 Aversive Stimuli: Variations on a Theme of Punishment Chapter 3 Accidental Training: Unplanned Reinforcement Section II Behavior Management Skills Chapter 4 How to Do It: Precision Reinforcement Chapter 5 First Steps in Setting Up a Management Program Chapter 6 Contracts Chapter 7 What Kind of Reinforcers? Chapter 8 Time Out Section III Applications to Ordinary Management Problems Chapter 9 Adult Behavior Change Techniques Chapter 10 Negotiation Chapter 11 Exchange Section IV Child Management Problems Chapter 12 So Your Child Teases? Chapter 13 Toilet Training Three-Year-Olds Chapter 14 Bedwetting: A Simple First Approach Chapter 15 Temper Tantrums Chapter 16 The Midnight Intruder Chapter 17 Whining Chapter 18 To Bed or Not To Bed Section V Applications to More Complicated Management Problems Chapter 19 The Child Who Steals Chapter 20 The Aggressive Child Chapter 21 Pinpointing and Changing Noncompliance Chapter 22 Changing Other Aggressive Behaviors References Program Forms
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- Anger and Conflict Management
- Assessment and Response to Intervention
- Behavior Management
- Bullying Prevention
- Diversity
- Girls and Boys Programs
- Grief Counseling
- Life Skills and Character Development
- Mental Health Issues
- Motivation and School Success
- Other Professional Resources
- Parenting Solutions
- Personal and Social Development
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Social Skills
- Special Education
- Stress Management
Intended Audience
- College and University Professors
- General Education Teachers K-12
- Mental Health Professionals
- Parents and Parent Coordinators
- Psychologists
- School Administrators K-12
- School Counselors K-12
- School Psychologist K-12
- Social Workers
- Special Education Professionals
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