Recent Issues. Chapter 12: The Behavior of Organisms at Fifty. Quote 19

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Post published:April 25, 2019
Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day

“We can predict and control behavior without knowing anything about what is happening inside. A complete account will nevertheless require the joint action of both [behavior and brain] sciences, each with its own instruments and methods.” (p. 130)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“We can predict and control behavior without knowing anything about what is happening inside. A complete account will nevertheless require the joint action of both [behavior and brain] sciences, each with its own instruments and methods.” (p. 130)

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