About Behaviorism, Chapter 2: The World Within the Skin, Quote 12

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Post published:March 3, 2017
Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day

“A person who has been “made aware of himself” by the questions he has been asked is in a better position to predict and control his own behavior.” (p. 35)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“A person who has been “made aware of himself” by the questions he has been asked is in a better position to predict and control his own behavior.” (p. 35)

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