Beyond Freedom and Dignity. Chapter 5: Alternatives to Punishment. Quote 11

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Beyond Freedom and Dignity. Chapter 5: Alternatives to Punishment. Quote 11

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Post published:November 16, 2021
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We reinforce behavior in particular ways; we do not give a person a purpose or an intention. (p. 95)

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