Behavior: An Introduction To Comparative Psychology (1914)

Behavior: An Introduction To Comparative Psychology is a book written by John B. Watson and published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive introduction to the field of comparative psychology, which is the scientific study of animal behavior and its relationship to human behavior. The book is divided into four parts, each of which covers a different aspect of behavior. The first part focuses on the basic principles of behavior, including the concepts of stimulus and response, habituation, and conditioning. The second part explores the evolution of behavior, examining how different species have adapted to their environments and developed unique behaviors. The third part of the book looks at the social aspects of behavior, including the role of communication and social learning in shaping behavior. The final part of the book examines the relationship between behavior and the nervous system, exploring the ways in which the brain and other physiological systems influence behavior. Throughout the book, Watson emphasizes the importance of scientific observation and experimentation in understanding behavior. He also argues that behavior can be understood without reference to subjective mental states, such as consciousness or emotion. Overall, Behavior: An Introduction To Comparative Psychology is a foundational text in the field of comparative psychology, offering a comprehensive overview of the principles and processes that underlie animal behavior.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

John Watson (1878-1958) was an American psychologist who in the early 1900's codified and forcefully publicized behaviorism, which became the dominant school of psychology in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s. Watson served as professor of psychology at Johns Hopkins University, and also as lecturer at the New School for Social Research. In addition to Behaviorism he authored Psychology From the Standpoint of a Behaviorist.