Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 8: Why I Am Not a Cognitive Psychologist. Quote 4

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Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 8: Why I Am Not a Cognitive Psychologist. Quote 4

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“Behavior changes because the contingencies change, not because a mental entity called a concept develops.” (p. 100)

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SKINNER'S QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Behavior changes because the contingencies change, not because a mental entity called a concept develops.” (p. 100)

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