Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 8: Why I Am Not a Cognitive Psychologist. Quote 10

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Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 8: Why I Am Not a Cognitive Psychologist. Quote 10

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“The very speed with which cognitive processes are invented to explain behavior should arose our suspicions.” (p. 110)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“The very speed with which cognitive processes are invented to explain behavior should arose our suspicions.” (p. 110)

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