Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 1: The Role of the Environment. Quote 27

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Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 1: The Role of the Environment. Quote 27

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Post published:February 15, 2018
Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day

“When the psychotic shows an insensitivity to normal contingencies of reinforcement, an environment must be designed to which he is likely to respond.” (p. 16)

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“When the psychotic shows an insensitivity to normal contingencies of reinforcement, an environment must be designed to which he is likely to respond.” (p. 16)

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