Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 4: Humanism and Behaviorism. Quote 8

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Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 4: Humanism and Behaviorism. Quote 8

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Post published: August 20, 2019
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“The neglect [of the importance of the social environment] has meant that better practices for building self-knowledge and self-management have been missed.” (p. 52)

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“The neglect [of the importance of the social environment] has meant that better practices for building self-knowledge and self-management have been missed.” (p. 52)

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