About Behaviorism, Chapter 7: Thinking, Quote 11

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Post published:May 25, 2017
Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day

“As accidental traits, arising from mutations, are selected by their contribution to survival, so accidental variations in behavior are selected by their reinforcing consequences.” (p.126)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“As accidental traits, arising from mutations, are selected by their contribution to survival, so accidental variations in behavior are selected by their reinforcing consequences.” (p.126)

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