Progress in Behavior Modification

Progress in Behavior Modification, Volume 7 covers developments in the study of behavior modification. The book discusses the assessment of sexual arousal in women; the behavioral theory, research, and treatment of male exhibitionism; and behavioral medicine. The text also describes the behavioral approaches to fear in dental settings; the status of flooding therapy; and the developments in behavior therapy for depression. A review on behavioral training of social skills is also considered. Psychologists, psychiatrists, and educators will find the book invaluable.

List of Contributors Contents of Previous Volumes The Assessment of Sexual Arousal in Women I. Introduction II. Definition of Sexual Arousability III. Female Sexual Arousal Assessment Techniques IV. Research Findings with Measures of Sexual Arousal V. Issues and Innovations VI. Future Research Issues in the Assessment of Female Sexual Arousal VII. Practical and Ethical Considerations in the Physiologic Assessment of Female Sexual Arousability VIII. Concluding Comment ReferencesBehavioral Theory, Research, and Treatment of Male Exhibitionism I. Introduction II. Theoretical Perspectives III. Review of Therapeutic Procedures IV. Ethical Considerations V. Therapy Summary VI. Future Research Considerations ReferencesBehavioral Medicine I. Introduction II. Treatment III. Health IV. Summary References Behavioral Approaches to Fear in Dental Settings I. Definition of Dental Fear II. Measures of Dental Fear III. Treatment Approaches IV. Pain-Related Dental Problems with Psychogenic Antecedents V. Methodologie Considerations of Studying Fear in the Naturalistic Setting ReferencesThe Current Status of Flooding Therapy I. Introduction II. Definitional Problems III. Characteristics of Flooding Procedures IV. Theoretical Interpretations of Flooding V. The Application of Flooding Therapy to Phobias VI. Applications to Other Disorders VII. Summary References Behavior Therapy for Depression: A Review of Recent Developments I. Introduction II. Therapy Studies III. Population Definition IV. Outcome Assessment V. Therapy Elements VI. Efficacy VII. Summary References Behavioral Training of Social Skills: A Critical Review I. Theoretical Orientations II. Construction and Validation of Trained Responses III. Treatment Components IV. Subjects V. Treatment Time VI. Group Versus Individual Treatment VII. Demonstrating Skill Deficits VIII. Assessment of Social Skills IX. Experimental Comparisons of Social Skills with Other Therapies X. Conclusion References Subject Index