Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 4: The experimental analysis of behavior. Quote 18

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Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 4: The experimental analysis of behavior. Quote 18

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Post published:April 24, 2018
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“An emphasis on topography of behavior at the expense of controlling relations is an example of the Formalistic Fallacy. It is common in linguistics and psycholinguistics.” (p. 89)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“An emphasis on topography of behavior at the expense of controlling relations is an example of the Formalistic Fallacy. It is common in linguistics and psycholinguistics.” (p. 89)

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