| Edition |
Revised edition. |
| Description |
xxi, 397 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Note |
Includes indexes. |
| Contents |
The Changing Family and How to Change for the Better -- How Behavior Develops: Some Important Principles -- Behavior is strengthened or weakened by its consequences -- Behavior ultimately responds better to positive consequences -- Whether behavior has been punished or reinforced is known only by the course of that behavior in the future -- Behavior is largely a product of its immediate environment -- Applying Behavioral Principles in the Home and Family -- Rules for child rearing -- Clearly communicate to your children those behaviors which will get your attention -- Ignore inconsequential behaviors -- Selectively reinforce appropriate behaviors -- Stop, then redirect inappropriate behavior -- Stay close to your children -- Remain verbally close to your children -- Increasing appropriate physical interactions -- Code for Parents -- On Being In Control -- Prevention -- Endurance -- Treatment -- Diagnosis/Analysis -- Finding Effective Reinforcers -- Control -- A Word About Consequences -- Consequences must be clearly understood at the outset by parents and children -- Consequences must be reasonable, applicable, and enforceable -- It is of utmost importance that parents think in terms of consequences, not punishment -- Consequences must be applied with precision, accuracy, and consistency -- Consequences must not be punishing to parents -- Using Time to Your Advantage -- To cool off -- To think things over -- To heal emotional wounds -- To build self esteem -- Behavior over time as a function of age. |
| Subject |
Parenting.
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Child rearing.
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| ISBN |
1567131751 |
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9781567131758 |
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