Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 14: The Force of Coincidence. Quote 5

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Post published:January 14, 2020
Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day

“When a response appears to have had an unlikely consequence, a fairly characteristic move is to repeat it immediately. If the same consequence follows, the response is further strengthened.” (pp. 172-173)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“When a response appears to have had an unlikely consequence, a fairly characteristic move is to repeat it immediately. If the same consequence follows, the response is further strengthened.” (pp. 172-173)

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