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The major focus of this highly regarded text is on the application of operant conditioning principles, implementation of behavior modification techniques, and assessment and evaluation of program effectiveness. Determining how the complex task of changing behavior is approached involves defining problems, moving from concepts to observable behaviors and assessing these behaviors, transitioning from assessment to intervention, and evaluating behavior-change techniques and deciding whether the change is sufficient. The author effectively addresses this daunting challenge by providing readers with clear explanations, hands-on techniques, and practical examples of behavior modification techniques and programs. Concepts are illuminated with case examples from a variety of settings.school, home, clinical, and work. Pertinent discussions of social, ethical, and legal issues and the presentation of professional guidelines for interventions enhance the considerations given to intervention progr

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