Behavior Management: From Theoretical Implications to Practical Applications

John W. Maag

ISBN 10: 0769300014 ISBN 13: 9780769300016

Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co, 1999

Synopsis

This student-friendly text presents the most coherent wealth of information for any current behavior management textbook, addressing stereotypical beliefs regarding the use of reinforcement, punishment, and self-control and providing clear guidance, real-life examples, and fill-in charts that demonstrate how to effectively manage a wide range of problem behavior in children. It is written in an easy-to-read style and provides students with a solid background in both the implications and applications of behavior management.

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About the Author

Dr. John W. Maag is a Professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he specializes in the education and treatment of children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders. His research interests include functional assessment, self-management training, and the assessment and treatment of depression and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Dr. Maag is a nationally recognized behavioral consultant on best practices for managing resistance and improving relationships with others. He has published over 80 articles and book chapters as well as authoring three books- one of which, "Parenting without Punishment," won a Parent's Choice award. He was also the recipient of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Distinguished Teaching Award. A licensed psychotherapist, Dr. Maag is a frequent public speaker and consulting editor to numerous journals.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0769300014
• ISBN 13: 9780769300016
• Binding: Misc. Supplies
• Number of pages: 574