From Behavior Theory to Behavior Therapy

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From Behavior Theory to Behavior Therapy is the first attempt in over two decades 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 behavior 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 treatment of the major psychological disorders. In addition to reading about the latest developments in the field, academicians and clinicians will enjoy how the authors advocate reestablishing the link between behavior theory and behavior therapy. From behavior theory to behavior therapy: an overview / Georg H. Eifert and Joseph J. Plaud -- Philosophical and theoretical foundations of behavior therapy / Arthur C. Houts and Leonard Krasner -- Phobic anxiety and panic: an integrative behavioral account of their origins and treatment / John P. Forsyth and Georg H. Eifert -- Depression: behavioral principles and implications for treatment and relapse prevention / Georg H. Eifert, Beverley K. Beach, and Peter H. Wilson -- Schizophrenia: from behavior theory to behavior therapy / Kurt Salzinger -- Behavioral pharmacology and the treatment of substance abuse / C.W. Lejuez, David W. Schaal, and Jennifer O'Donnell -- Sexual dysfunctions / Joseph J. Plaud and Jeffrey E. Holm -- Sexual disorders / George A. Gaither, Richard R. Rosenkranz, and Joseph J. Plaud -- Child conduct and developmental disabilities: from theory to practice in the treatment of excess behaviors / Joseph R. Scotti, Kimberly B. Mullen and Robert P. Hawkins -- Childhood anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and depression / Anne Marie Albano and Tracy L. Morris -- Alzheimer's disease and behavioral gerontology / Joseph J. Plaud, Thomas H. Mosley, and Marcia Moberg -- Behavior theory in behavioral medicine / Alice G. Friedman, Jill S. Goldberg, and Akiko Okifuji - - Feminism and behavior analysis: a framework for women's health research and practice / Nancy D. Vogeltanz, Sandra T. Sigmon, and Kristen S. Vickers -- The relation between behavior theory and behavior therapy: challenges and promises / Shawn P. Cahill, Maureen H. Carrigan, and Ian M. Evans -- The role of theory in behavior therapy: conceptual and practical conclusions / Joseph J. Plaud, Georg H. Eifert, and Joseph Wolpe