Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 11: The Free and Happy Student. Quote 2

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Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 11: The Free and Happy Student. Quote 2

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Post published:December 20, 2019
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“The teacher can often make the change from punishment to positive reinforcement in a surprisingly simple way—by responding to the student’s successes rather than his failures.” (p. 145)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“The teacher can often make the change from punishment to positive reinforcement in a surprisingly simple way—by responding to the student’s successes rather than his failures.” (p. 145)

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