About Behaviorism, Chapter 11: The Self and Others, Quote 22

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Post published:August 8, 2017
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“The Greek gods were said to change behavior by giving men and women mental states, such as pride, mental confusion, or courage, but no one has been successful in doing so since.” (p. 199)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“The Greek gods were said to change behavior by giving men and women mental states, such as pride, mental confusion, or courage, but no one has been successful in doing so since.” (p. 199)

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