Progress in Behavior Modification

List of Contributors

Preface

Contents of Previous Volumes

Behavioral Treatment for Obesity: Appraisal and Recommendations

I. Introduction

II. Effectiveness of Behavioral Techniques

III. Modification of Antecedent Control and Combined Programs

IV. Discussion

References

Extensions of Reinforcement Techniques to Socially and Environmentally Relevant Behaviors

I. Introduction

II. Pollution Control and Energy Conservation

III. Job Performance and Procurement

IV. Community Self-Government

V. Racial Integration

VI. Military Training

VII. Evaluation of Social Extensions of Reinforcement Techniques

VIII. Conclusion

References

Behavior Modification in Community Settings

I. Introduction

II. Community Programs

III. Suggested Directions

IV. A Final Word

References

Demand Characteristics in Behavior Modification: The Natural History of a "Nuisance"

I. Introduction

II. Research on Demand-as-Artifact

III. Demand Characteristics as Clinical Tools

IV. Summary

References

The Clinical Usefulness of Biofeedback

I. Introduction

II. Biofeedback, Self-Control, and Self-Management

III. Research Design and the Bases for Evaluation

IV. Review of Utility of Clinical Biofeedback Procedures

V. Conclusions and Future Directions

References

Parents as Behavior Therapists

I. Introduction

II. Review of the Literature

III. Training

IV. Evaluation Issues

V. Conclusions

References

A Review of the Theoretical Rationale and Empirical Support for the Extinction Approach of Implosive (Flooding) Therapy

I. The Approach of Thomas G. Stampfl

II. The Development of Psychopathology

III. Symptom Maintenance

IV. Fear Extinction

V. Therapeutic Application of the Extinction Procedure

VI. The Implosive Therapy Procedure

VII. Review of the Literature

References

Subject Index