Cumulative Record: Definitive Edition (1999). Chapter 1:Freedom and the Control of Men. Quote 9 Post author:B. F. Skinner Foundation Post published:January 14, 2021 Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day The appeal to reason has certain advantages over the authoritative command. A threat of punishment, no matter how subtle, generates emotional reactions and tendencies to escape or revolt. (p. 9) You Might Also Like Cumulative Record. Chapter 52: Can Psychology Be a Science of Mind? Quote 23 August 7, 2024 Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 9: The inside story. Quote 1 September 5, 2018 Beyond Freedom and Dignity. Chapter 2: Freedom. Quote 1 July 19, 2021