About Behaviorism, Chapter 4: Operant Behavior, Quote 11

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About Behaviorism, Chapter 4: Operant Behavior, Quote 11

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Post published:April 6, 2017
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“People can usually say what they are looking for and why they are looking in a given place, but like other species they also may not be able to do so.” (p. 63)

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“People can usually say what they are looking for and why they are looking in a given place, but like other species they also may not be able to do so.” (p. 63)

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