Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 1: Human Behavior and Democracy. Quote 15

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Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 1: Human Behavior and Democracy. Quote 15

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Post published:June 13, 2019
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“The student who continues to turn to a teacher has not been successfully taught; the client who continues to consult a counselor has not been successfully counseled. The uncontrived reinforcers of the world at large must take over.” (p. 12)

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“The student who continues to turn to a teacher has not been successfully taught; the client who continues to consult a counselor has not been successfully counseled. The uncontrived reinforcers of the world at large must take over.” (p. 12)

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