A number of social factors are combining to raise the profile of ethical issues for behavior analysts and behavior-modification professionals, as for all psychologists . Some popular misconceptions have led to behavior modification being seen as coercive. These misconceptions are rebutted , and the ethical basis of behavior modification in behavioral analysis is examined. The key features of co...

Seventy obese subjects with a body mass index greater than 25 kg/m2 received a behavioral modification and a daily log self management program for weight loss during an 8-wk treatment period. The program included eating habits, exercise, attitudes, social relationships and nutrition. The results indicated that after 8 wks, cumulative weight loss (mean +/- SEM) was 4.3 +/- 0.4 kgs. The decrease ...

This article, co-authored by a patient affected by obesity and an obesity medicine specialist, discusses the patient's experience of living with the disease and using many different weight loss approaches until finding a lifestyle program that was appropriate for her metabolism. The physician discusses the scientific basis of insulin resistance, and why the chosen lifestyle program worked so we...

Physical activity and dietary modification work best. Family involvement, regular weight monitoring, and behavior modification also can help. Regular physical activity decreases long-term weight gain. Decreasing fat intake and increasing fruit and vegetable consumption also may decrease weight gain. Combined dietary and physical activity interventions prevent weight gain. Family involvement hel...

This study presents an analysis of the empirical literature on behavior modification in the classroom. Data were drawn from all relevant articles published in four behavior modification journals from 1963 through 1976. An assessment of the intervention techniques employed and the behavioral objectives sought in this literature suggests that traditional intervention techniques are still primaril...

STUDY OBJECTIVES Noise levels in the hospital setting are exceedingly high, especially in the ICU environment. We set out to determine what caused the noises producing sound peaks > or = 80 A-weighted decibels (dBA) in our ICU settings, and attempted to reduce the number of sound peaks > or = 80 dBA through a behavior modification program. DESIGN The study was divided into two separate phases...

objective: antisocial, aggressive and delinquent behaviors in adults often begin early in life. basal cortisol is a valuable biological marker in children with disruptive behavior disorder (dbd). to investigate the association between biological factor (cortisol) and disruptive behaviors, we studied the effect of family training on salivary cortisol level in children with dbd. methods: basal sa...

The objective was to explore the ways in which people with dementia and their carers adapt their homes, including the barriers and use of available information. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 people with dementia and their informal carer. The collected data were analysed using thematic analysis. Three core themes emerged: Maintaining familiarity and coping with change, Having...

Health education and awareness involves providing knowledge about causes of illness and choices to promote a change in individual behaviour and, thus, improves survival of individuals. Studies have, however, shown that improved knowledge and awareness is not always translated into appropriate actions. This study aimed at exploring the factors determining mothers' choices of appropriate child he...