Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 1: Human Behavior and Democracy. Quote 12

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Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 1: Human Behavior and Democracy. Quote 12

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Post published:June 10, 2019
Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day

“The very substitution of positive reinforcement for aversive control is, of course, at the heart of the struggle for freedom.” (p. 10)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“The very substitution of positive reinforcement for aversive control is, of course, at the heart of the struggle for freedom.” (p. 10)

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