The object [of my research] has been to discover the functional relations which prevail between measurable aspects of behavior and various conditions and events in the life of the organism. The success of such a venture is gauged by the extent to which behavior can, as a result of the relationships discovered, actually be predicted and controlled. (p. 303)
Cumulative Record. Chapter 20: What Is Psychotic Behavior? Quote 1
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