Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 1: The Role of the Environment. Quote 9

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Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 1: The Role of the Environment. Quote 9

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Post published:January 22, 2018
Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day

“The behavior generated by a given set of contingencies can be accounted for without appealing to hypothetical inner states or processes.” (p. 8)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“The behavior generated by a given set of contingencies can be accounted for without appealing to hypothetical inner states or processes.” (p. 8)

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