Functional Analysis in Clinical Treatment

Erscheinungsjahr 2007
ISBN: 978-0-12-372544-8
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology

Buch, Englisch, 512 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 245 mm, Gewicht: 794 g

With the ongoing pressures for psychologists to practice evidence-based care, and the requirement insurance carriers have both for treatment goals, measurement of outcomes, and a focus on brief therapy, functional analysis provides a framework for achieving all of the above. Having proven itself in treating behavioral problems in education, functional analysis is now being applied more broadly to behavioral and psychologial disorders.

In his 1996 book (Functional Analysis in Clinical Psychology, Wiley UK), Sturmey applied the functional behavioral approach to case formulation across a wide range of psychological disorders and behaviors. Since the publication of his book, no other volume has taken an explicit behavioral approach to case formulation. The changes that have occurred over the last 10 years in behavioral case formulation have been significant and substantial. They include (a) a large expansion of the range of problems addressed, such as ADHD, (b) a range of new verbal behavior therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapies, (c) increased area of activity in the area of autism spectrum disorders; (d) many publications in how to train professionals, staff and parents in behavioral technology, and (e) new assessment instruments and procedures.

Zielgruppe

Researchers, practicing clinical psychologists and behavior therapists, and graduate students in clinical psychology, cognitive and behavioral psychotherapy

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sturmey, Peter

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologie: Allgemeines
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychotherapie / Klinische Psychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Structural and Functional Approaches to Psychopathology and Case Formulation
2. Fundamental Concepts and Methods of Intervention in Behavioral Approaches to Psychopathology
3. Advanced Concepts and Methods of Intervention in Behavioral Approaches to Psychopathology
4. Functional Analysis Methodology in Developmental Disabilities
5. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
6. Chaos, Coincidence, and Contingency in the Behavior Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
7. Function-Based Assessment and Treatment of Pediatric Feeding Disorders
8. Tic Disorders and Trichotillomania
9. Encopresis and Enuresis
10. Stereotypic Movement Disorder
11. A Contextual Model of Restraint Free Care for Persons with Dementia
12. Brain Injury
13. A Behavioral Approach to the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
14. Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
15. Mood Disorders

16. The Fear Factor: A Functional Perspective on Anxiety
17. Sexual Disorders
18. Eating Disorders
19. Personality Disorders
20. Impulse Control Disorders
21. Functional Assessment with Clinical Populations: Current Status and Future Directions

Über Autor(innen)

Sturmey, Peter
I have worked with children and adults with developmental disabilities for over 30 years as a volunteer; camp counselor; researcher; clinical psychologist in the British National Health Service; Chief Psychologist in developmental centers in Texas; consultant for many community services; and consultant to the states of Louisiana and Wyoming. I have been involved in professional training in Britain, Louisiana State University and now Queens College. It has always struck me that children and adults with developmental disabilities would have a better life, be happier, more autonomous and valued by other people if their staff and family members got a little help to do few simple things -interact positively and often, use contingent reinforcement accurately, teach a few simple skills and be more sensitive to preferences. I also believe that if these happened consistently, staff and family members would feel more competent.

Peter Sturmey, Ph.D. is Professor of Psychology at Queens College and the Graduate Center, City University New York. He has published over 100 peer reviewed articles, numerous book chapters. He is on the editorial board of several journals, including Research in Developmental Disabilities and Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders.His main research interests are developmental disabilities and applied behavior analysis.