Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 6: An Operant Analysis of Problem Solving. Quote 7

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Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 6: An Operant Analysis of Problem Solving. Quote 7

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Post published:June 25, 2018
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“Scientific laws also specify or imply responses and their consequences. They are not, of course, obeyed by nature but by men who deal effectively with nature.” (p. 141)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Scientific laws also specify or imply responses and their consequences. They are not, of course, obeyed by nature but by men who deal effectively with nature.” (p. 141)

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