Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 13: The Shaping of Phylogenic Behavior. Quote 1

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Post published: December 27, 2019
Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day

“Contingencies of reinforcement which shape ontogenic behavior can be arranged and studied in the laboratory. Most of the contingencies of survival responsible for phylogenic behavior observed in the field are merely inferred.” (p. 164)

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“Contingencies of reinforcement which shape ontogenic behavior can be arranged and studied in the laboratory. Most of the contingencies of survival responsible for phylogenic behavior observed in the field are merely inferred.” (p. 164)

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