Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 1: The Role of the Environment. Quote 16

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Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 1: The Role of the Environment. Quote 16

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Post published:January 31, 2018
Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day

“The principles of hedonism, utilitarianism, and adaptation were not wrong, they were simply not precise.” (p. 10)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“The principles of hedonism, utilitarianism, and adaptation were not wrong, they were simply not precise.” (p. 10)

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