Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 6: An Operant Analysis of Problem Solving. Quote 1

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Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 6: An Operant Analysis of Problem Solving. Quote 1

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Post published:June 15, 2018
Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day

“The behavior observed when a man solves a problem is distinguished by the fact that it changes another part of his behavior and is reinforced and strengthened when it does so.” (p. 133)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“The behavior observed when a man solves a problem is distinguished by the fact that it changes another part of his behavior and is reinforced and strengthened when it does so.” (p. 133)

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