Behavior an Introduction to Comparative Psychology (Classic Reprint)

John B. Watson

ISBN 10: 1330428404 / ISBN 13: 9781330428405

Published by Forgotten Books Apr 2018, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Behavior an Introduction to Comparative Psychology (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books Apr 2018
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330428404
• ISBN 13: 9781330428405
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 24D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 24 millimeters depth
• Weight: 612 grams

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Synopsis

A clear, classroom-friendly look at behavior and how animals learn. It connects theory to everyday observations for quick understanding.

A classic introduction to the science of behavior, this book surveys how living beings sense, act, and adapt. It covers the basic ideas of sense organs, instinct, learning, and habit formation, using practical examples and clear explanations.

• See how sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch shape responses in animals and people.


• Explore the role of instinct and how social influence can modify inherited patterns.


• Learn how habits form, how training methods work, and how different factors affect learning.


• Discover the experimental approaches scientists use to study behavior in the lab and in the field.

Ideal for students of psychology and biology, and for readers curious about how behavior develops and changes over time.

About the Author

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.