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This book by a renowned structural engineer offers comprehensive coverage of both static and dynamic analysis of plate behavior, including classical, numerical, and engineering solutions. It contains more than 100 worked examples showing step by step how the various types of analysis are performed. ... Read more

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Theories and Applications of Plate Analysis: Classical Numerical and Engineering Methods
Excellent for every person involved with analysis, applications and/or theoryof plates - not necessary for structural in civil, also applied to frame on off road equipment.
Extremely well written. RECOMMENDED!
Theories and Applications of Plate Analysis: Classical Numerical and Engineering Methods

Excellent Text & Reference Book
A most comprehensive book (text and reference) dealing with all aspects of plate analysis that can be used to solve practical plate problems in civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, aerospace, marine and mining engineering. Easy to read with many easy to follow examples. Math knowledge is relatively modest, only a familiarity with algebra, calculus & matrix operations is required. Every solution and technique presented is critically evaluated for efficiency and accuracy and compared to other methods. The handy accompanying CD has 170 plate formulas and a finite element model for static and dynamic analysis of moderately large plate problems. This is a must for your reference library. Take advantage of Dr Szilard's vast knowledge and wonderful writing style. This book should be considered for using as a primary text for college engineering classes.

Review of the titled "Theory and application of plate analysis -Classical and Numerial Methods "- by Rudolph Szilard
Author has collected a significant array of various plate problems and presented them in one literature which is surely a very commnedable effort.
Engineers and Scientists working in the area of various plate problems would find this literature of immense help, wherein they will not have to rummage through various publications to find out typical solution to the problem he is looking for.
However it is felt that some of the basic derivations( specially the classical part) are a bit too brief and further elaboration could have benefitted specially those, who are new to the topic and not so comfortable with fourth order differential equations related to the plate.
An elaboration( even a brief one) on Dynamic response of plates on elastic foundations and some of the work carried out in this area by Thomson and Kobori, G.Warburton to name a few would have made the book more complete.
Over all a very good monograph as a quick reference to plate problems for both practicing engineers and researchers. ... Read more

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This psychology textbook offers a comprehensive examination of the basic principles of behavior analysis and their application to issues of social significance.
Behavioral scientists are interested in elucidating the fundamental principles that govern the behavior of human and nonhuman animals. Behavior Analysis is designed to meet the needs of senior undergraduate courses and postgraduate training in behavior analysis and its applications.
The eleven comprehensive chapters consider how fundamental principles of behavior can be used in an applied setting to identify behavior to be changed, to select treatments which increase or decrease behavior, and to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and give examples from various disciplines, including dietetics, education, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, as well as clinical, social, health, and community psychology.
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"There can be a science of behavior." So proposes the author at the beginning of this book. It discusses what definition of "science" might suit a science of behaviour and what "behaviour" might mean for science. It also explores implications of a science of behaviour for purpose, knowledge, freedom, social relationships, culture, cultural change and public policy. The book is suitable for a wide audience - undergraduates, graduate students, biologists, social scientists, philosophers and anyone interested in human behaviour, animal behaviour and culture. Throughout, links are made along contemporary behaviourism and philosophy, cognition, social psychology, anthropology and evolutionary biology. It discusses behaviourism from both historical and modern perspectives. ... Read more

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Superb account of why behaviorism matters
Here's Behaviorism without rats: the focus is on people. And here's excellent writing on Behaviorism but not by Skinner: it's encouraging that others have emerged capable of writing engagingly about Behaviorism.

Behaviorism's basis in pragmatism is presented and grounds the entire study. That focus on what works helps makes sense of Behaviorism's emphasis on determinism. Recognition of cause and effect is necessary for any science, even one of human behavior, but that is a pragmatic necessity and hence Behaviorism need not take a position on whether determinism is ultimately true.

Another closely-related theme of Behaviorismis well-covered here, namely the dangers of mentalism. Relying on invented stories or inventing them yourself is a great way to waste years or even a lifetime. One of the big contributions of Behaviorisms is in recognizing mentalisms and providing sound alternative explanations.

Behaviorism's study of verbal behaviors including rule-governed behavior, thinking in general and problem-solving in particular are especially well introduced by Baum. Skinner's "Verbal Behavior" is about 450 pages long and may be tough going without help; Baum covers the basics of verbal behavior in about 30 pages, then uses that effectively in later discussions such as that of human relationships.

One part I found helpful was the discussion of grammar and syntax, which compares the Behaviorist understanding to that of linguists such as Chomsky, who introduce, as a Behaviorist would say, the mentalism of an innate grammar capability. The Behaviorist alternative seems plausible as does its criticism of Chomsky in this regards. This seems an excellent topic upon which to see the difference between Behaviorist and cognitive approaches. Baum notes that Behaviorism does not reject the supplementary role of some truly scientific areas that contribute to cognitive "science" such as brain science, but he sees a lasting place for Radical Behaviorism as a science of behavior.

About 40% of the book is devoted to the Behaviorist understanding of social issues such as exploitation and cultural design. This section builds faithfully on material introduced earlier in the book.

A list of books for "Further Reading" is given at the end of each chapter, each with a sentence explaining its significance. Not only Behaviorist books but also those by opposing authors are included.

This is a meaty overview, with good examples and good attention to the philosophical implications of the Behaviorist views. I expect it would be useful as a introductory text on Behaviorism or as a good way to pull together what one may have read from Skinner and other Behaviorists.

good for review or clarification
If you're new to behaviorism, this clear, brief introduction will give you solid footing for any further encounters with the topic.It will let you have intelligent conversations about behaviorism and understand/critiquewhat else you read.

If you've already learned some behaviorism, this isa good resource for review or clarification.

This book is about the*philosophy* of behaviorism, its concepts and assumptions.It is NOT abehavior analysis book -- it won't tell you how to make your child stopbedwetting or your dog quit smoking, except in the most general way.

Anystudent of psychology needs to understand behaviorism.This is a primeresource.Brief, concise, a fairly painless read. ... Read more

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This seventh volume, divided into four parts, addresses the biological determinates of reinforcement and memory. Covers topics in electrical brain stimulation, drugs and reinforcement, and cellular mechanisms.
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The best book on language, autism, and ABA.
Sturmey and Fitzer focused their second book on language and autism.Their first book together was great and this one exceded the first.This is the book for anyone who wants to learn more about everything to do about language and provides a summary of many areas including presentations of the evidence.In a time where poor services are given to children in need and poor education is given to professional, Sturmey and Fitzer provide clincians a consise book on actually helping children optimallly.The information and clinical applications from this book can easily be generalized to children beyond autism. ... Read more

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This book is a snapshot of behavioral thinking as we begin this new century. It shows the rich mix of new and old that is driving intellectual development in contemporary behavioral psychology. Bringing together some of the leading figures in applied and basic behavior analysis to ponder issues at the cutting edge of a behavioral approach to complex human behavior is something the field has been waiting for. This text includes chapters on:

Julian C. Leslie on Relational Learning;A. Charles Catania on Reinforcement; Jose E. Burgos and John W. Donahoe on Structure and Function;Lanny Fields and Kenneth F. Reeve on Synthesizing Equivalence;W. J. McIlvane, R. W. Serna, W. V. Dube, and R. Stromer on Equivalence Theory;Carol Pilgrim and Mark Galizio on Equivalence and Units of Analysis;Pauline J. Horne and C. Fergus Lowe on Naming;Dermot Barnes, Olive Healy, and Steven C. Hayes on Derived Relational Responding;M. Carmen Luciano on Applications of Rule-Governed Behavior;David P. Wacker on Bridging Experimental and Applied Analysis;Wayne W. Fisher, Iser G. DeLeon, and David E. Kuhn on Mands and Destructive Behavior;Ian Taylor, Mark F. O'Reilly, and Giulio Lancioni on Behavioral History;Sandy Hobbs, David Cornwell, and Mecca Chiesa on Scholarship and Rumor ... Read more

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In this book J. E. R. Staddon proposes an explanation of behavior that lies between cognitive psychology, which seeks to explain it in terms of mentalistic constructs, and cognitive neuroscience, which tries to explain it in terms of the brain. Staddon suggests a new way to understand the laws and causes of learning, based on the invention, comparison, testing, and modification or rejection of parsimonious real-time models for behavior. The models are neither physiological nor cognitive: they are behavioristic. Staddon shows how simple dynamic models can explain a surprising variety of animal and human behavior, ranging from simple orientation, reflexes, and habituation through feeding regulation, operant conditioning, spatial navigation, stimulus generalization, and interval timing. ... Read more

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Examines a number of popular treatment approaches interms of effectiveness, durability of effect, feasibility, and cost. ... Read more

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Focusing on language and the assessment of its meaning, this volume concentrates on a method of content analysis developed by the author and Goldine Gleser. Applicable to transcripts of speech or verbal texts, this method uses the grammatical clause as its smallest unit of communication, considers whether or not a verb is transitive and involves an object, or is intransitive and describes a state of being. It derives scores on many scales that have been tested for reliability of scoring and for construct validity with concurrently administered measures, such as rating and self-report scales as well as biochemical and pharmacological criteria. Finally, this volume provides detailed descriptions of the clinical and basic research establishing the validity of these scales, so that a reader can locate studies that have pertinence to any special interest area.

A major achievement described in this book is the development of computer software that understands grammar and syntax, can parse natural language, knows most of the words in the Merriam-Webster dictionary, has been taught to identify idioms and slang, and is capable of continuing to learn. The program can score all the scales, report whether the scores obtained from a verbal sample are one to three standard deviations from the norms, and suggest APA DSM-IIIR diagnostic classifications the clinician might consider in assessing the patient.
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The Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP) is a set of techniques that has proven to be efficacious in the treatment of chronic depression. This book describes ways in which it can be extended in the treatment of patients with a wide variety of psychological disorders and difficulties, in a wide variety of settings.

Vivid case illustrations and session transcripts illuminate the authors' presentation of appropriate modifications and implementations of the basic approach for personality and anxiety disorders, behavior problems in children, couples distress, and anger. The approach is flexible, efficient, and simple to train. One chapter focuses on methods for helping parents to help their own children more effectively.

CBASP has been shown to work both for patients with severe psychological symptoms and for those with more common everyday problems; both for those who are psychologically sophisticated and for those who are not.

Simple Treatments for Complex Problems offers powerful new tools for the clinical armamentarium of mental health professionals who do psychotherapy, and the conceptual armamentarium of those who train them and study treatment effectiveness.
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Americans gather around more than 125 grave sites every day to mourn the losses of loved ones killed in a traffic crash. Each year the disabling injuries from vehicle wrecks number in the millions. Alcohol consumption (a behavioral excess) and inconsistent safety-belt use (a behavioral deficit) contribute substantially to injuries and fatalities from vehicle crashes. Politicians, corporate leaders, employee groups, health and medical professionals, educators, media writers and producers, grass roots agencies, civic and service clubs, and family members urgently need to mount a comprehensive nationwide attack on these behavioral excesses and deficits.

This monograph reviews the role of applied behavior analysis in efforts to reduce alcohol-impaired driving and motivate the use of vehicle safety belts, thus preventing injuries and deaths from vehicle crashes.

Commentary by Donald M. Baer, Michael Cataldo, Edward Christophersen, H. McIlvaine Parsons, Michael C. Roberts, Bruce A. Thyer. Response by: E. Scott Geller. Edited by: Sigrid S. Glenn. ... Read more

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Never HIGHLIGHT a Book Again!Virtually all testable terms, concepts, persons, places, and events are included. Cram101 Textbook Outlines gives all of the outlines, highlights, notes for your textbook with optional online practice tests. Only Cram101 Out ... Read more