Recent Issues. Chapter 6: Whatever Happened to Psychology as the Science of Behavior? Quote 12

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Recent Issues. Chapter 6: Whatever Happened to Psychology as the Science of Behavior? Quote 12

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Post published:January 18, 2019
Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day

“Unfortunately, references to feelings and states of mind have an emotional appeal which behavioral alternatives usually lack.” (p. 70)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Unfortunately, references to feelings and states of mind have an emotional appeal which behavioral alternatives usually lack.” (p. 70)

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