From Behavior Theory To Behavior Therapy

Download or read book From Behavior Theory to Behavior Therapy written by Joseph J. Plaud and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 1998 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the field's leading behavior therapists, this book is the first attempt in 20 years to demonstrate how contemporary behavior principles can be applied to the behavioral treatment of psychiatric and psychological disorders. The book's purpose is to present a forceful argument for behavioral therapy integration. Unlike other books, this comprehensive volume presents both theoretical analyses and clinical applications. Each contributing author has examined the latest findings in basic and experimental research and evaluated the understanding, assessment, and treatments of the major psychological disorders. Topics include: philosophical and theoretical foundations; phobic anxiety and panic; depression; schizophrenia; sexual disorders; sexual dysfunctions; child conduct and developmental disabilities; feminism and behavior, and more. Clinicians and academics. A Longwood Professional Book