Applied Psychology

E. Scott Geller is Alumni Distinguished Professor and Director of the Center for Applied Behavior Systems at Virginia Tech and Senior Partner of Safety Performance Solutions, Inc. He has written numerous articles and books addressing the development and evaluation of behavior-change interventions to improve quality of life.

• Part I. Evidence-Based Principles of AC4P: Introduction E. Scott Geller; 1. The foundation: applied behavioral science E. Scott Geller; 2. The psychology of AC4P behavior E. Scott Geller; 3. The psychology of self-motivation E. Scott Geller; 4. The courage to actively care E. Scott Geller; 5. Effective AC4P communication E. Scott Geller; 6. Social influence and AC4P behavior Cory Furrow and E. Scott Geller; 7. The intersection of AC4P and positive psychology Keenan Twohig, Matt Fornito and E. Scott Geller; 8. Leadership, followership, and AC4P behavior Roseanne J. Foti and Kathleen B. Boyd; Part II. Applications of AC4P Principles: Introduction E. Scott Geller; 9. Actively caring for occupational safety Joshua H. Williams and E. Scott Geller; 10. Cultivating an AC4P culture in organizations Florence D. DiGennaro Reed, Amy J. Henley, Sarah R. Jenkins, Jessica L. Doucette, and Jason M. Hirst; 11. Actively caring for traffic safety Chris S. Dula, Benjamin A. Martin, and Kyle A. Suhr; 12. Actively caring to prevent alcohol abuse Ryan C. Smith and E. Scott Geller; 13. Actively caring for obesity Sallie Beth Johnson and E. Scott Geller; 14. Actively caring for patient-centered healthcare Dave Johnson and E. Scott Geller; 15. Actively caring for our children Angela K. Fournier, Kelli England Will, and Kate Larson; 16. Actively caring for preschoolers Jocelyn H. Newton, Katie C. Goulet, and Kyra L. Heidelberger; 17. Actively caring for young athletes Thelma S. Horn; 18. Actively caring for higher education Derek D. Reed, Bryan T. Yanagita, Amel Becirevic, Jason M. Hirst, Brent A. Kaplan, Ellie Eastes, and Taylor Hanna; 19. Actively caring for mother earth E. Scott Geller; 20. The AC4P power of pets Krista S. Geller; Epilogue: where do we go from here? E. Scott Geller.

'Dr Geller's new book shows once again why he is one of the preeminent authors in our field. In this volume, he discusses major research findings from the science of human behavior in a way that is both compelling and accessible. It is indeed rare to find an author so committed to helping the reader understand the compassionate side of a science that has done so much to help others. I recommend it without reservation to anyone who is interested in our profession.' Rob Holdsambeck, Executive Director, Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies