Science and Human Behavior, Chapter 4: Reflexes and Conditioned Reflexes, Quote 2

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Post published:February 15, 2016
Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day

“By its very nature, spontaneity must yield ground as a scientific analysis is able to advance.” (p. 48)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“By its very nature, spontaneity must yield ground as a scientific analysis is able to advance.” (p. 48)

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