About Behaviorism, Chapter 4: Operant Behavior, Quote 13

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About Behaviorism, Chapter 4: Operant Behavior, Quote 13

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Post published:April 10, 2017
Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day

“The behavior of the homesick, forlorn, lovelorn, or lonely is commonly attributed to the feelings experienced rather than to the absence of a familiar environment.” (p. 65)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“The behavior of the homesick, forlorn, lovelorn, or lonely is commonly attributed to the feelings experienced rather than to the absence of a familiar environment.” (p. 65)

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