Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 17: Freedom and Dignity Revisited. Quote 6

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Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 17: Freedom and Dignity Revisited. Quote 6

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“When we punish bad behavior, we can give the individual credit for behaving well, but if we arrange conditions under which he “desires” to behave well, the conditions must get the credit.” (p. 196)

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“When we punish bad behavior, we can give the individual credit for behaving well, but if we arrange conditions under which he “desires” to behave well, the conditions must get the credit.” (p. 196)

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