Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 3: The Ethics of Helping People. Quote 12

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Post published:August 5, 2019
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“Like everything else, operant conditioning can be misused.” (p. 43)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Like everything else, operant conditioning can be misused.” (p. 43)

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