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BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION: PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES, Fifth Edition, uses a precise, step-by-step, scientific approach to explain human behavior. Case studies and examples illustrate key principles.Read more Behavior Modification: Principles and Procedures

Behavior Modification: Principles and Procedures Feature

The chapters on behavioral principles (chapters 4-8) and procedures (chapters 9-25) include a "For Further Reading" feature. Each of these features identifies and briefly describes one or more interesting articles relevant to the chapter content, and provides citations. Articles are from JABA (or JEAB) so can be easily accessed online by students. (The JABA website is http://seab.envmed.rochester.edu/jaba/). Instructors can assign these articles for extra credit or when more advanced students are using the textbook.

The text's unique organization is based on the principle that students better understand the procedures of behavior modification after first learning the fundamental principles. Chapters 4-8 review the principles underlying operant and respondent behavior, while chapters 9-25 discuss the application of these principles.

Miltenberger presents a wide variety of examples using different populations in multiple settings--including college students, school-age children, and people with developmental disabilities--providing a uniquely wide lens through which to consider behavior modification principles.

"Application Exercises" at the end of each procedures chapter (Chapters 2, 3, and 9-25) provide real-life cases followed by questions that ask students to apply the procedures that are described. "Misapplication Exercises" follow each of the "Application Exercises," providing case studies that ask students to analyze what's wrong with the procedure being applied to the case. Answers to both sets of exercises appear in the Instructor's Manual.

"Self-Assessment Questions" throughout the text are designed to help students assess their understanding of the material by giving them the chance to work with familiar, everyday examples of behavior from tables. In most cases, answers are presented immediately following the question.