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Fryling, Mitch J.; Johnston, Cristin; Hayes, Linda J. – Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 2011
Observational learning is an important area in the field of psychology and behavior science more generally. Given this, it is essential that behavior analysts articulate a sound theory of how behavior change occurs through observation. This paper begins with an overview of seminal research in the area of observational learning, followed by a…
Descriptors: Observational Learning, Behavioral Sciences, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification
Boutot, E. Amanda; Hume, Kara – Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children (NJ1), 2010
Recent mandates related to the implementation of evidence-based practices for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) require that autism professionals both understand and are able to implement practices based on the science of applied behavior analysis (ABA). The use of the term "applied behavior analysis" and its related concepts…
Descriptors: Public Schools, Autism, Behavioral Science Research, Timeout
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Benoit, Robert B.; Mayer, G. Roy – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1975
This article focuses on the use of "timeout" as a classroom behavior modification technique. The questions and guidelines are presented in a flow chart format in order to facilitate easy and quick use by practitioners. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Counseling, Elementary Secondary Education
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Yager, Geoffrey G. – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1975
Covert conditioning includes a set of behavior change techniques that incorporate the "inside" aspects of human experience that had long been ignored by behaviorists. The author reviews the applications of covert conditioning to the field of counseling. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Conditioning, Counseling Theories
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Cinciripini, Paul M.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1996
Process and outcome of a smoking cessation program using behavior therapy along (BT) or behavior therapy plus the nicotine patch (BTP) was studied in 64 participants. Abstinence was significantly higher for the BTP group from the end of behavioral treatment (79% vs. 63%) through the three-month follow-up, with the effects weakening at the six- and…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Patterns
Wilson, G. Terence; Davidson, Gerald C. – J Consult Clin Psychol, 1969
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Conditioning
Johnson, R. Gilmore; Elson, Steven E. – 1974
This review of the research literature focuses on processes that Cautela (1972a) has called covert conditioning and Mahoney, Thoresen, and Danaher (1972) have called covert behavior modification. Both of these terms refer to processes for changing behavior through imaginal responses. Two general strategies have been employed. One has been to…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Conditioning, Covert Response
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Youell, Katherine J.; McCullough, James P. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1975
A 22-year-old female graduate student who suffered colitis attacks at the onset of therapy was apparently successfully treated by a procedure in which the therapist labeled antecedent stress events that appeared to be precipitating the attacks. The client was then taught a behavioral coping strategy to counter the stress events. (Author)
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Case Studies
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Lando, Harry A. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1977
Compared a broad-spectrum treatment against a control limited to one week of aversive conditioning. Results indicated a dramatic treatment effect, with 76 percent of experimental subjects (as compared to 35 percent of controls) remaining abstinent at a six-month follow-up. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Patterns, Comparative Analysis
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Tucker, Madonna; Sigafoos, Jeff; Bushell, Heidi – Behavior Modification, 1998
Reviews studies involving noncontingent reinforcement (NCR) for the treatment of challenging behavior such as aggression, self-injury, and extreme tantrums in persons with developmental disabilities. A clinical guide for implementation is delineated. Among the advantages of NCR is ease of implementation. NCR appears particularly relevant for…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Development, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
Tennov, Dorothy – 1976
This training manual is designed to prepare behavior assistants to teach parents and other family members how to use operant conditioning techniques to solve family problems with children. Readers are warned not to attempt to put the recommended procedures to actual use until the text is fully comprehended. Chapter I gives arguments to justify the…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Children
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Al Ansari, Ahmed; And Others – Adolescence, 1996
Evaluates a short-term residential program utilizing a behavior modification program in an outpatient unit for adolescents with mostly conduct problems. Evaluation indicated predictors of outcome, including: age, gender, diagnosis, length of stay, father's presence, other treatments received, and presence of learning problems. Factors such as…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Behavior
Fanning, Fred; Newman, Isadore – 1974
Based on the assumption that inferential statistics can make the operant conditioner more sensitive to possible significant relationships, regressions models were developed to test the statistical significance between slopes and Y intercepts of the experimental and control group subjects. These results were then compared to the traditional operant…
Descriptors: Attendance Patterns, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Theories
PATTERSON, C.H. – 1967
SINCE THERE ARE SOME WIDELY PREVALENT MISCONCEPTIONS OF CLIENT-CENTERED COUNSELING, ATTENTION IS CALLED TO WHAT CLIENT-CENTERED COUNSELING IS NOT. CONDITIONS WHICH THE CLIENT-CENTERED VIEW HOLDS ARE NECESSARY AND SUFFICIENT CONDITIONS OF PSYCHOTHERAPY ARE EMPATHIC UNDERSTANDING, UNCONDITIONAL POSITIVE REGARD, AND SELF-CONGRUENCE. THESE ARE COMMON…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Counseling Objectives, Counseling Theories
Karraker, R. J. – 1976
Three studies of behavior therapy by a therapist who was also the clients' instructor are reported. All of the clients defined target behaviors, collected data, and implemented procedures to modify the behaviors. The data were brought to each session for analysis and revision each week. Case 1 reported modification of stealing behavior, where both…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Case Studies, Conditioning
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