Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 14: The Force of Coincidence. Quote 4

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Post published:January 13, 2020
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“The fact that two basic types of superstitious behavior are commonly observed in such an “unintelligent” organism as a pigeon suggests that superstition must have been very widespread before corrective measures were developed.” (p. 172)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“The fact that two basic types of superstitious behavior are commonly observed in such an “unintelligent” organism as a pigeon suggests that superstition must have been very widespread before corrective measures were developed.” (p. 172)

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