This scheme presupposes that the stimulus act upon both the speaker and the reinforcing community; otherwise the proper contingency cannot be maintained by the community. But this provision is lacking in the case of many “subjective” terms, which appear to be responses to private stimuli. (p. 419)
Cumulative Record. Chapter 28: The Operational Analysis of Psychological Terms. Quote 22
- Post author:B. F. Skinner Foundation
- Post published:November 16, 2023
- Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day