Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 1: The Role of the Environment. Quote 33

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Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 1: The Role of the Environment. Quote 33

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Post published:February 23, 2018
Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day

“Political action is always a matter of manipulating contingencies of reinforcement, and an understanding of contingencies and their effects could bring a dramatic improvement.” (p. 20)

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“Political action is always a matter of manipulating contingencies of reinforcement, and an understanding of contingencies and their effects could bring a dramatic improvement.” (p. 20)

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