Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 5: Operant behavior. Quote 12

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Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 5: Operant behavior. Quote 12

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Post published:May 30, 2018
Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day

“There is no reason why a description of contingencies of reinforcement should have the same effect as exposure to the contingencies.” (p. 115)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“There is no reason why a description of contingencies of reinforcement should have the same effect as exposure to the contingencies.” (p. 115)

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