Upon Further Reflection. Chapter 6: The Evolution of Verbal Behavior. Quote 3 Post author:B. F. Skinner Foundation Post published:June 3, 2020 Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day “Strictly speaking, verbal behavior does not evolve. It is the product of a verbal environment, or what linguists call a language, and it is the verbal environment that evolves.” (p. 75) You Might Also Like Cumulative Record. Chapter 20: What Is Psychotic Behavior? Quote 13 April 10, 2023 About Behaviorism, Chapter 14: Summing Up, Quote 9 October 4, 2017 Science and Human Behavior, Chapter 16: Thinking, Quote 4 September 15, 2016