Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 2: Are We Free to Have a Future? Quote 18

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Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 2: Are We Free to Have a Future? Quote 18

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Post published:July 12, 2019
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“Many species show innate imitative behavior, although its existence in man is still debated. In any case, there are contingencies of reinforcement, rather like those of survival, which induce people to behave as others are behaving.” (p. 22)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Many species show innate imitative behavior, although its existence in man is still debated. In any case, there are contingencies of reinforcement, rather like those of survival, which induce people to behave as others are behaving.” (p. 22)

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