"Sarafino presents concepts in a way that enables psychologists to analyze their own specific behaviors in terms of the factors that cause and maintain them and ways to manage those factors to improve the behaviors. The book draws on research, theory, and the author's experiences to explain and prov[...]
Sarafino's goal in "Principles and Procedures for Modifying Behavior" is to create a clear and engaging instrument that describes ways to analyze one's own specific behaviors in terms of the factors that lead to and maintain them and ways to manage those factors to improve the behaviors. The text is[...]
Divided into seven parts, this text is organised so that the main focus progresses across chapters from primary prevention (parts 1 to 3), through secondary prevention (parts 4 and 5), to tertiary prevention and care (part 6).[...]
Sarafino draws from the research and theory of many disciplines in order to show psychologists how psychology and health affect each other. The new edition has been updated to include new research and data. New discussions are included on health care systems.[...]