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Families: Applications of Social Learning to Family Life - Softcover

Gerald R. Patterson

 
9780878220021: Families: Applications of Social Learning to Family Life

Synopsis

Families: Applications of Social Learning to Family LifeAuthor: Gerald R. PattersonTitle: Families: Applications of Social Learning to Family LifePublication: Research Press CompanyEdition: FIRST EDITIONDescription: First Edition, 3rd Printing (1973). Published by Research Press Company, 1971. Octavo. Paperback. Book is very good with light toning to the page ends and very light edgewear. Seller ID: 319270Subject: Philosophy & Psychology

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About the Author

Dr Gerald R. Patterson , Ph.D, is the founder of the Oregon Social Learning Center in Eugene, USA where he continues his distinguished career as a research scientist and principal investigator. He has devoted more than 40 years to the study of processes that disrupt family functioning and the development of coercion theory, a data-based schema that explains these processes. Dr. Patterson has published numerous scientific articles and book chapters and is the author of the best-selling parenting manuals Living with Children and Families. Living with Children was the first book published by Research Press. For Research Press publisher and founder Bob Parkinson and first-time author Gerald Patterson, the publication marked the beginning of careers dedicated to helping children learn and grow in an ever-changing world.

Review

The book is a careful, straightforward presentation of behavior modification techniques. . . useful as a resource in helping parents develop effective management techniques for dealing with behavioral problems. --Robert I. Havens, Personnel and Guidance Journal

The material is well arranged, theoretical concepts being explained and then followed by precise and specific directions for their practical application. --David R. Mace, The Family Coordinator

A useful supplementary tool, particularly for elementary and junior high counselors in their work with parents. --Richard W. Warner, Jr., The School Counselor

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