Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 9: The inside story. Quote 19

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Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 9: The inside story. Quote 19

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Post published:October 1, 2018
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“Only when we know what a man actually does can we be sure that we have simulated his behavior. The Outside Story must be told first.” (p. 295)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Only when we know what a man actually does can we be sure that we have simulated his behavior. The Outside Story must be told first.” (p. 295)

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