Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 9: The inside story. Quote 16

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Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 9: The inside story. Quote 16

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Post published:September 26, 2018
Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day

“Man is a machine, but he is a very complex one. At present he is far beyond the powers of men to construct—except, of course, in the usual biological way.” (p. 294)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Man is a machine, but he is a very complex one. At present he is far beyond the powers of men to construct—except, of course, in the usual biological way.” (p. 294)

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