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Human Behavior Modification - Jamal Mohammed Al-Khatib

Author: Jamal Al-Khatib
SKU: 001001226

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The book Human Behavior Modification deals with what human behavior modification is and clarifies the principles on which it is based and the foundations on which it proceeds, and it discusses many issues such as clarifying normal and abnormal behavior, defining the target behavior, and others.

Description

Book description:

  • Author's name: A. Dr. Jamal Mohammed Al-Khatib
  • Number of pages: 397 pages
  • The subject of the book: Human behavior modification

The contents of the book:

Chapter one: A general definition of behavior modification

  • Introduction
  • Behavior modification definition
  • Key Terms and Concepts in Behavior Modification
  • The theoretical underpinnings of the behavior modification approach
  • Basic Principles of Behavior Modification
  • General characteristics of the behavior modification approach 
  • Conclusion
  • References

Chapter two: Behavior modification date

  • Introduction
  • Dissatisfaction with the medical model of psychology
  • Basic behavioral research: Principles of behavior
  • Applied behavioral research: Behavior modification
  • Conclusion
  • References

Chapter Three: Identifying and defining the target behavior

  • Introduction
  • Normal behavior and abnormal behavior
  • Identify the target behavior
  • Defining the target behavior
  • Formulating behavioral goals
  • Conclusion
  • References

Chapter four: Measuring behavior

  • Introduction
  • Key considerations in behavioral measurement
  • Methods of measuring behavior
  • Measuring behavioral outcomes
  • Percentage of agreement among observers
  • Training of observers
  • Sources of error in direct observation
  • Charts
  • Conclusion
  • References

Chapter V: Research Methodology in Behavior Modification

  • Introduction
  • Group-oriented research methodology Individual-oriented research methodology
  • Inner honesty
  • External honesty
  • Analyzing and interpreting data
  • AB design
  • Reverse styling
  • Designing multiple baselines
  • Designing Multiple Elements
  • Variable Criterion Design
  • Conclusion
  • References

Chapter Six: Increasing the desired behavior (reinforcement)

  • Introduction
  • Definition of reinforcement
  • Classification of boosters
  • Choosing the right reinforcers
  • Factors affecting the effectiveness of reinforcement
  • Reinforcement tables
  • Conclusion
  • References

Chapter Seven: Formation of behavior

  • Introduction
  • Adjusting the exciter
  • Indoctrination and masking
  • Formation
  • Sequence
  • Modeling
  • Conclusion
  • References

Chapter VIII: Reducing unwanted behavior (punishment and alternatives)

  • Introduction
  • Definition of punishment
  • Fire extinguishing
  • Reinforcement-based minimization procedures
  • Response cost 
  • Exclusion from positive reinforcement
  • Overcorrection
  • Conclusion
  • References

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Weight 1 kg
Dimensions 20 x 20 x 20 x 20 cm
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