Human behavior

Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers 7th Edition

2 stars (Late Shipping) - I used this company since it said that it will ship in 2 days. 14 business days later it finally arrived. When ordering school books with a due date, I will not use this company because it agrees to ship within 2 days. 3 stars (Regarding 7th Edition Only) - The 7th Edition is precisely what I find wrong with textbook publishing today. If you're a graduate student (or any student for that matter), you have probably noticed that new editions for textbooks are being released increasingly more frequently, rendering texts far less valuable for resale than they would ordinarily be. I went to the book store and found ABA for Teachers with both the 6th and 7th editions on the shelf. I was cynical about how much the book would have changed in roughly a year's time from one edition to the next, and sure enough, they are practically identical. It is almost humorous to note that the forewards of the two editions were not even modified. The paragraph on 'Updates' to the editions is the same, noting substantial changes to one chapter and the decision to retain a particular example about a mouse. I referred to the chapter in question, and it was the same in both books. By all appearances, the changes to the 7th edition (to my eyes) are all cosmetic and do not involve content. The 7th edition is almost one hundred pages shorter than the the previous edition, due it appears to the format being changed to more of a workbook-type, taller text. Also, the headings and sidenotes now have colored fonts in many instances. If having a taller, thinner text and colored fonts is worth the extra money to you, go ahead and shell out the extra money. Otherwise, don't let the book publishers get the last laugh and stick with the 6th edition which is in substance the same book. 5 stars (Great reference to understand the principles of ABA) - This book was the textbook which was prescribed for a graduate course that I took in Behavior Modification. It is an excellent ref...
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Applied Behavior Analysis

5 stars (Emergence of a true science) - Reading this textbook one can appreciate the science in the science of human behavior. Not that the science of human behavior isn't well-served by the philosophy of behaviorism or by ongoing research within the area of the experimental analysis of behavior. But what I saw in this book is just how much progress has been made in applications and how fully the scientific method has been utilized. " Applied Behavior Analysis " is well organized both as chapters and within chapters, so I was able to absorb the material in small chunks. There is an excellent summary presented as a numbered list (with subject headings) at the end of each chapter. Coverage seems thorough. As an introductory text, the whole kitchen sink has not been included but at 600 pages, plenty has been included. As fitting for an introduction, there are many fine definitions. In addition to the subject index and name index, a 3-page key term index is provided. Since I find myself getting confused at times by some usages of basic terms such as "contingency", "establishing operation" and "stimulus control", the care in defintion in this textbook was helpful. Only one section of the book wasn't of immediate interest to me: the use of graphs and baseline design in Part 3 (Evaluation and Analysis of Behavior Change). I simply read the summaries of each chapter for that part, but had no trouble following all the other parts despite skipping over the Part 3 material. Many parts such as Stimulus Control, Self Management, and a succint presentation of Schedules of Reinforcement were stimulating to read. In the midst of the book, I felt the excitement of realizing how well this field is advancing. Discussion of ethics and a concern for clients' rights are spread in several places in the book, e.g. in the sections on time out and punishment. More, perhaps collected into a chapter of its own, wouldn't have hurt. A "doctrine of least restrictive alternative" is advised...
Prentice Hall :: Education & Special Education & General :: Psychology :: Personal Growth - General :: Human behavior :: Counseling - General :: Behaviorism (Psychology) :: Behavi :: Applied Behavior Analysis

Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment with InfoTrac

Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment (with InfoTrac) ...
Wadsworth Publishing :: Social Science & Social Work :: Sociology - General :: Sociology :: Social work education :: Social Work :: Social Science :: Social Psychology :: Life change event :: Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment (with InfoTrac)

Drugs- Society- and Human Behavior with PowerWeb

Drugs, Society, and Human Behavior with PowerWeb...
McGraw-Hill Humanities-Social Sciences-Languages :: Substance Abuse & Addictions - General :: Sociology - General :: Sociology :: Social Science :: Psychiatry - Psychopharmacology :: Oakley S Ray :: Carl L Hart :: Ch :: Drugs- Society- and Human Behavior with PowerWeb

The Power of Intention

5 stars (really meaningful book) - I absolutely loved this book. It was meaningful and really tied together for me many of the disparate ideas of religion and metaphysics. Accessible and a keeper. 3 stars (Read God Without Religion Instead) - I don't know, folks. Dyer certainly had a lot of good intentions in writing this book, and his love of people shines through. I can't even say I disagree with anything he says implicitely. The problem is first that nothing he says is new. He creates new words to describe old things, but no new concepts or new thoughts or ideas in the mind of the reader. And creating a new lexicon is not what the world needs today. Also, his methods, on both a practical and theoretical level, of affirmation are not as scientific as other methods presented by other authors. This leads me to why I suggest reading God Without Religion instead. All of the Power of Intention, vastly improved, can fit in one section of one chapter of God Without Religion. It is the greatest book not only on spirituality, but human existence that I, and many others I am meeting, have ever read. It has what so many books, including Dyer's, lacks: new knowledge. Read it and find out for yourself. It will take you places you've never been. And on the subject of affirmation, which God Without Religion presents in the broader context of world religions, miracles and politics, and the human mind and the way the cosmos works, while Dyer advises us to "intend" things for our future, God Without Religion undermines the idea of division of time, pointing out that affirmations work best when they are admitted to be about the present. Instead of simply promoting positive thinking, you are shown how to affirm here and now whatever you think you are only going to get in the future, regardless of any sensory evidence to the contrary that your affirmation is not actualized. In other words, you will never "get better" or "be successful." You are successful and well now, or never....
Hay House :: Psychology :: Personal Growth - General :: New Thought :: New Age :: Intentionalism :: Inspiration & Personal Growth :: Human behavior :: Body :: Mind & Spiri :: The Power of Intention

Power vs Force- The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior

4 stars (Consciousness Raising) - I have purchased Dr. Hawkins' complete trilogy, this being the first. I am almost done with it. It has verified what I have always felt, that we are all connected. I love that the body "knows" the truth even when the mind doesn't! This proves it scientifically. I was treated by a physician using kinesiology many years ago. It was a pleasant surprise to see the far reaching uses that it can be used for. Wonderful. I cannot wait to read the next 2 in the series. 5 stars (Outstanding.) - I came to reading this book in a most peculiar way. I bought a book for my daughter's 10th birthday titled "Why Some Cats Are Rascals". I did it because of the appealing cover, but my daughter was so impressed with the story that I had to read it too. I also liked it and I went to Amazon to write my review to encourage every responsible mother to buy it too. Why reading other reviews of the book I learned that the author of this children's story was inspired by "Power vs. Force". This made me by THIS book. -- I am so glad I did it. It is the best book of this kind I have ever read. Very enlightening and... POWERFUL. No wonder it can inspire other authors. Bless you, Mr. Hawkins! 5 stars (Astounding Information) - Although I'd known of "muscle testing" for many years, I had no idea how deeply the science of Kinesiology had progressed. Since reading the book, I've put the information to the test and found it spot on for everyday living, critical decision making and saving a great deal of time on projects which were not of value. Of great value, too, in checking out potential business associates, and the truth of various offers being made. No review could possibly get into the depth of this book and its personal potential. ...
Hay House :: Psychology :: Physiological Psychology :: New Age :: Kinesiology :: Human behavior :: Healing - Prayer & Spiritual :: Healing - General :: Consciousness :: Body :: Mind :: Power vs Force- The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior