About Behaviorism, Chapter 2: The World Within the Skin, Quote 9

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About Behaviorism, Chapter 2: The World Within the Skin, Quote 9

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Post published:February 28, 2017
Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day

“The words used to describe covert behavior are the words acquired when behaving publicly.” (p. 31)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“The words used to describe covert behavior are the words acquired when behaving publicly.” (p. 31)

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