Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 14: The Force of Coincidence. Quote 1

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Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 14: The Force of Coincidence. Quote 1

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Post published:December 30, 2019
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“Coincidence is the heart of operant conditioning. A response is strengthened by certain kinds of consequences, but not necessarily because they are actually produced by it.” (p. 172)

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“Coincidence is the heart of operant conditioning. A response is strengthened by certain kinds of consequences, but not necessarily because they are actually produced by it.” (p. 172)

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