Cumulative Record. Chapter 32: Why Are the Behavioral Sciences Not More Effective. Quote 22

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Cumulative Record. Chapter 32: Why Are the Behavioral Sciences Not More Effective. Quote 22

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Social scientists have not yet fully understood the significance of the behavioristic position. Most of them still look for solutions to their problems inside the people they study. (pp. 472-473)

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