Verbal Behavior: Extended Edition. Chapter 17: Self-Strengthening of Verbal Behavior. Quote 13 Post author:B. F. Skinner Foundation Post published:January 26, 2026 Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day A man may generate aversive conditions from which he can escape only by engaging in verbal behavior, as by accepting an invitation to speak or an advance royalty. (p. 412) You Might Also Like Science and Human Behavior, Chapter 4: Reflexes and Conditioned Reflexes, Quote 4 February 17, 2016 About Behaviorism, Chapter 11: The Self and Others, Quote 4 July 13, 2017 About Behaviorism, Chapter 1: The Causes of Behavior?, Quote 18 February 13, 2017