Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 5: Walden Two Revisited. Quote 14

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Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 5: Walden Two Revisited. Quote 14

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“In spite of our lip service to freedom, we do very little to further the development of the individual. How many Americans can say that they are doing the kinds of things they are best qualified to do and most enjoy doing?” (p. 63)

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“In spite of our lip service to freedom, we do very little to further the development of the individual. How many Americans can say that they are doing the kinds of things they are best qualified to do and most enjoy doing?” (p. 63)

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