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Behavior Management : A Practical Approach for Educators

ISBN: 9780130799777 | 0130799777
Edition: 7th
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: 6/1/1998

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SummaryTable of Contents
This practical text, written for the beginning student, combines theoretical background with case studies and numerous examples to demonstrate how to apply behavior management techniques in general and special educational settings. The jargon-free, comprehensive text examines the field from four points of view: behavioral, psychodynamic, biophysical, and environmental.
1 An Introduction to Behavior Management
2(30)
Definition of Behavior Management
7(1)
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Ethics of Behavior Management
8(8)
The Question of Ethics
8(3)
Ethical Perspective
11(2)
The Rights of Children
13(3)
Public Law and Persons with Disabilities
16(4)
Public Law 94-142
16(1)
Public Law 99-457
17(1)
Public Law 101-476
18(1)
Public Law 101-336
19(1)
Individualized Programs
20(7)
Summary
27(1)
Projects
27(5)
2 Models of Human Behavior and Teacher Effectiveness Guidelines
32(30)
Models of Human Behavior
35(16)
Ideas, Actions, and Outcomes
35(1)
Psychodynamic
36(4)
Biophysical
40(2)
Environmental
42(3)
Behavioral
45(2)
Integrative Framework
47(4)
Teacher Effectiveness Guidelines
51(6)
Model and Leader
52(1)
Personal Traits
52(1)
Knowledge and Skills
53(1)
Self-Discipline
54(1)
Time
55(1)
Objectives and Goals
55(1)
Empathy
56(1)
Expectations
56(1)
Freedom and Independence
57(1)
Summary
57(1)
Projects
58(4)
3 Principles of Behavior Modification
62(24)
Principles of Reinforcement
66(4)
Principle 1: Reinforcement Is Dependent on the Exhibition of the Target Behavior
66(1)
Principle 2: The Target Behavior Is to Be Reinforced Immediately After It Is Exhibited
67(1)
Principle 3: During the Initial Stages of the Behavior Change Process, the Target Behavior Is Reinforced Each Time It Is Exhibited
67(1)
Principle 4: When the Target Behavior Reaches a Satisfactory Level, It Is Reinforced Intermittently
68(1)
Principle 5: If Tangible Reinforcers Are Applied, Social Reinforcers Are Always Applied with Them
69(1)
Consequences of Behavior
70(10)
Positive Reinforcement
71(1)
Extinction
71(2)
Negative Reinforcement
73(3)
Punishment
76(1)
Effects of Consequences
77(1)
Generalization
77(2)
Discrimination
79(1)
Schedules of Reinforcement
80(3)
Continuous Schedules
80(1)
Fixed and Variable Schedules
81(1)
Fixed Ratio Schedules
81(1)
Variable Ratio Schedules
82(1)
Fixed Interval Schedules
82(1)
Variable Interval Schedules
83(1)
Summary
83(1)
Projects
84(2)
4 Steps in the Behavior Change Process
86(52)
Selecting a Target Behavior
89(7)
Collecting and Recording Baseline Data
96(11)
Observer Reliability
106(1)
Identifying Reinforcers
107(10)
Preference Scales
108(1)
Preference Lists
109(1)
Interview with Child
109(4)
Interview with Parent or Teacher
113(1)
Direct Observation
114(2)
Phasing Out Reinforcers
116(1)
Reinforcement Area
117(1)
Implementing the Intervention and Collecting and Recording Intervention Data
117(3)
Prompting
118(2)
Evaluating the Effects of Intervention
120(1)
Summary
121(1)
Projects
122(3)
Supplement 1: Children's Reinforcement Survey Schedule
125(9)
Supplement 2: Sample Reinforcers
134(4)
5 Methods of Increasing Behavior
138(40)
Positive Reinforcement
140(3)
Shaping
143(5)
Contingency Contracting
148(7)
Token Economy
155(12)
Modeling
167(2)
Summary
169(1)
Projects
170(2)
Supplement 1: Sample Contracts
172(6)
6 Methods of Decreasing Behavior
178(38)
Aversives in the Educational Setting
181(1)
Differential Reinforcement
182(3)
Extinction
185(2)
Reprimands
187(1)
Loss of Privileges
188(2)
Time-Out
190(11)
Characteristics of the Child
193(1)
Consistency of Application
194(1)
Child's Understanding of the Rules
194(2)
Characteristics of the Time-Out Area
196(2)
Duration of Time-Out
198(1)
Evaluation of Effectiveness
198(3)
Overcorrection
201(2)
Satiation
203(1)
Punishment
204(4)
Desensitization
208(4)
Summary
212(1)
Projects
213(3)
7 Psychodynamic Behavior Management
216(40)
Counseling Techniques
219(7)
Life-Space Interview
219(4)
Reality Therapy
223(3)
Classroom Conference
226(1)
Expressive Media
226(15)
Free Play
228(1)
Puppetry
229(1)
Role Playing and Psychodrama
230(1)
Creative Movement, Dance, and Physical Activities
231(1)
Music
232(2)
The Written Word
234(1)
The Spoken Word
235(1)
Bibliotherapy
236(1)
Art Therapy
237(1)
Photography and Videotaping
238(2)
Pet-Facilitated Therapy
240(1)
Behavior Influence Techniques
241(4)
Planned Ignoring
242(1)
Signal Interference
242(1)
Proximity Control
242(1)
Interest Boosting
243(1)
Tension Reduction Through Humor
243(1)
Hurdle Helping
243(1)
Program Restructuring
244(1)
Support from Routine
244(1)
Direct Appeal
244(1)
Removal of Seductive Objects
244(1)
Antiseptic Bouncing
245(1)
Physical Restraint
245(1)
Social Skills Curriculum
245(4)
Summary
249(1)
Projects
249(7)
8 Environmental and Biophysical Behavior Management
256(48)
Environmental Interventions
259(19)
Child-Centered Interventions
259(2)
Environment-Centered Interventions
261(1)
Child-Environment-Centered Interventions
261(1)
Interface-Centered Interventions
261(1)
Group Composition
262(3)
Discussion Groups
265(1)
Class Meetings
266(2)
Antecedents of Effective Management (Organizing for Instruction)
268(8)
Milieu Therapy
276(2)
Levels Systems
278(6)
PALS
279(2)
Designing a Levels System
281(3)
Expulsion, Suspension, and Inschool Suspension
284(4)
Biophysical Interventions
288(10)
Genetic Counseling
289(1)
Prenatal Care
289(1)
Postnatal Care
290(1)
Medical Examinations
290(1)
Nutrition
290(1)
Diet
291(1)
Megavitamin Therapy
292(1)
Medication
292(2)
Educator's Role in Biophysical Interventions
294(4)
Summary
298(1)
Projects
298(6)
9 Parent Training and Home-School Collaboration
304(52)
Need for Collaboration
307(2)
Parents' Reactions, Problems, and Needs
309(2)
An Integrative Framework
311(1)
Parent Training Purposes
312(11)
Objectives
312(1)
Selecting and Assessing the Target Behavior
313(6)
Home Reinforcers
319(2)
Parent Training Program
321(2)
Home-School Collaboration
323(9)
Passport
323(3)
Daily Report Cards
326(6)
Summary
332(1)
Projects
333(2)
Supplement 1: Parent-Teacher Interview
335(5)
Supplement 2: Parent Training Lessons
340(16)
10 Issues and Concerns in Behavior Management
356(23)
Integrative Perspective and Behavior Management
359(1)
Innovations in School Service Delivery Systems
360(4)
Regular Education Initiative
361(1)
Prereferral Interventions
362(1)
Mainstreaming
362(2)
Ethnic, Cultural, and Linguistic Diversity
364(2)
Students at Risk for Behavior Problems
366(4)
Continua of Behavior Management Interventions
370(3)
Behavior Management as Prevention
373(1)
Summary
374(1)
Projects
375(4)
Glossary379(5)
Worksheets and Forms384(12)
Name Index396(4)
Subject Index400

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