Families: Applications of Social Learning to Family Life
by Gerald R. Patterson
Families helps parents recognize the crucial role they play in shaping their children's behavior. The first half of the book examines reinforcement and contracts as the basis for behavior management programs. The second half focuses on applications of social learning principles. In addition to addressing common problems such as whining and temper tantrums, the book offers practical advice on more complex problems such as aggression and stealing. Focuses on children and young adolescents.
Major Sections
Introduction: People as Agents of Behavior Change
Section I Social Learning: Keys to Behavior Change
Section II Behavior Management Skills
Section III Applications to Ordinary Management Problems
Section IV Child Management Problems
Section V Applications to More Complicated Management Problems
References
Program Forms
Published by Research Press
ISBN 0-878220-02-X (1975) (paper) 180 p.