About Behaviorism, Chapter 9: Knowing, Quote 7 Post author:B. F. Skinner Foundation Post published:June 15, 2017 Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day “In a simple sense of the word, I have understood what a person says if I can repeat it correctly. In a somewhat more complex sense, I understand it if I respond appropriately.” (p. 156) Subscribe to RSS feed here You Might Also Like Science and Human Behavior, Chapter 5: Operant Behavior, Quote 9 March 2, 2016 Verbal Behavior: Extended Edition. Chapter 9: Multiple Causation. Quote 1 May 15, 2025 Upon Further Reflection. Chapter 8:The Shame of American Education. Quote 30 September 29, 2020