Behavior: An Introduction To Comparative Psychology (1914)

""Behavior: An Introduction to Comparative Psychology"" is a seminal work by American psychologist John B. Watson, first published in 1914. This book is considered one of the foundational texts of behaviorism, a school of psychology that emphasizes the study of observable behavior rather than subjective mental processes.In this book, Watson examines the behavior of animals and humans, comparing and contrasting their actions and reactions in various situations. He argues that all behavior, whether it is exhibited by animals or humans, is determined by environmental factors and can be studied scientifically.Watson also discusses the role of instinct in behavior, the importance of habit formation, and the ways in which behavior can be modified through conditioning. He introduces the concept of stimulus-response theory, which posits that behavior is a direct response to stimuli in the environment.Overall, ""Behavior: An Introduction to Comparative Psychology"" is a groundbreaking work that helped shape the field of psychology and continues to be studied and referenced today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the study of behavior and the history of psychology.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.