Cumulative Record. Chapter 4: The Design of Cultures. Quote 2

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Post published:September 9, 2021
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The experimental study of reinforcing contingencies is nothing more than a nonteleological analysis of the directed effects of behavior, of relations which have traditionally been described as purpose. (pp. 41-42)

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