Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 6: An Operant Analysis of Problem Solving. Quote 11

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Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 6: An Operant Analysis of Problem Solving. Quote 11

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Post published:June 29, 2018
Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day

“Science is in large part a direct analysis of the reinforcing systems found in nature; it is concerned with facilitating the behavior which is reinforced by them.” (p. 143)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Science is in large part a direct analysis of the reinforcing systems found in nature; it is concerned with facilitating the behavior which is reinforced by them.” (p. 143)

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