The Evolution of Behaviorism.

Herrnstein, R. J.

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Publication Date: 1977

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The Evolution of Behaviorism

Herrnstein, R. J.

American Psychologist, 32, 8, 593-603, Aug 77

It is suggested that the theory of behavior based on conditioning processes can be reconciled with new data, but only by revising certain tacit behaviorist assumptions about the parameters of the conditioning process. (Author/AM)

Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Behavioral Science Research, Definitions, Models, Motivation, Operant Conditioning, Reinforcement, Social Science Research

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