Self-Directed Behavior: Self-Modification for Personal Adjustment

Worried to order a used book but came in mint condition.

I purchased this as a required textbook, and it has become one of my most treasured books. The content is overwhelmingly practical and well-researched, with strong arguments against conventional wisdom nuggets like "white knuckling" your way through something. I enjoyed the book for the freedom it gives. First, the authors continually cited research about what makes the human mind change its habits and hangups, and what often causes it to fall two steps back. Second, they outline practical steps for how *you* should apply successful principles in your own life, in a patient voice that seems like one lightbulb revelation after another, all while talking to a wise friend. I'm looking forward to using it as a fundamental resource as I change myself for the better, one step at a time.

I just finished the book for my college course. I love this book! it's the exact book I was looking for in my life.I always had problems with dating and social interactions in general. I try to fix them in the past but i always fail and never really understand why. This book teaches you the principles behind your behavior and how you can make adjustment to your environment, thoughts, and reward system to reach your goals.This book can literally change your life, but keep in mind it's not magic so you still have to put in the work to accomplish your goals.

This book is amazing, it is organized so you can understand the whole self modification process from the very beginning. It is a bit technical but you can do some research about certain topics to complement the chapters. It has a lot of information and examples, but still it is pretty "easy" to understand.I would recommend you to pair this book with Aubrey Daniels 'Other People's Habits' which is much more approchable and easy to get, but not as detailed an technical.

We all know what are the good habits and bad habits. But we don't know how to start a good one. This book teaches you in a scientific way, with huge amount of scientific references how to solve this problem. Don't judge the book with its price. For me this book is invaluable.Ok, this is a textbook for students, but the information and practical applications are for everyone in this planet.Do you really want to change something in your life for better? Just click to buy, have the book, start studying and do what is written there...You will be surprised how you are good at having new good habits...

A must have for any psychology student wanting to know about behavior analysis/modification. Got an A in the class thanks to this book.

This book teaches each individual about self-behavior and to improve the good ones. It provides guides and step by step instructions to successful behavior.

It is nice quality and and good read for my lecture this semester.

Perfect condition, basically brand new.

This is a good read for when you're ready to change a behaviour that you just don't like doing but can't figure out how to stop.