Behavior Modification, Principles and Procedures is a text that uses a precise, step by step, scientific approach to explain human behavior. Key case studies and examples are used to illustrate key principles.

Part I. INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION.

1. Measurement of Behavior and Behavior Change.
2. Observing and Recording Behavior.
3. Graphing Behavior and Measuring Change.

Part II. BASIC PRINCIPLES.

4. Reinforcements.
5. Extinction.
6. Punishment.
7. Stimulus Control. Discrimination and Generalization.
8. Respondent Conditioning.

Part III. PROCEDURES TO ESTABLISH NEW BEHAVIORS.

9. Shaping.
10. Prompting and Transfer of Stimulus Control.
11. Chaining.
12. Behavioral Skills Training Procedures.

Part IV. PROCEDURES TO INCREASE DESIRABLE BEHAVIORS AND DECREASE UNDESIRABLE BEHAVIORS.

13. Understanding Problem Behavior Through Functional Assessment.
14. Extinction.
15. Differential Reinforcement.
16. Antecedent Manipulations.
17. Using Punishment. Time Out and Response Cost.
18. Other Punishment Procedures and the Ethics of Using Punishment.
19. Promoting Generalization.

Part V. OTHER BEHAVIOR CHANGE PROCEDURES.

20. Self-Management.
21. Habit Reversal Procedures.
22. The Token Economy.
23. Behavioral Contracts.
24. Fear and Anxiety Reduction Procedures.
25. Cognitive Behavior Modification