Introduction; Part I Perceiving Each Other; Chapter 1 Personality Traits; Chapter 2 Communicating Within the Family; Chapter 3 Values; Part II Communicating Effectively; Chapter 4 Communication Styles; Chapter 5 Passive, Aggressive, and Assertive Problem-Solving Approaches; Chapter 6 Expressing Peelings Concerning Family Issues; Chapter 7 Expressing Positive Feelings Toward Family Members; Chapter 8 Expressing Negative Feelings Toward Family Members; Chapter 9 Expressing Feelings of Empathy Toward Family Members; Part III Recognizing Behavior as a Function of its Consequence; Chapter 10 The Law of Effect; Chapter 11 Theories of Adolescent Behavior; Chapter 12 Parental Role in Applying Consequences; Chapter 13 Punishment Versus Logical and Natural Consequences; Chapter 14 Identifying Behaviors; Chapter 15 Developing a Family Behavior Contract;