The Goal of B. F. Skinner and Behavior Analysis

Robert W. Proctor (u. a.)

ISBN 10: 0387972366 / ISBN 13: 9780387972367

Published by Humana, 1990

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The Goal of B. F. Skinner and Behavior Analysis | Robert W. Proctor (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | ix | Englisch | 1990 | Humana | EAN 9780387972367 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg, juergen[dot]hartmann[at]springer[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Goal of B. F. Skinner and Behavior Analysis
• Publisher: Humana
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0387972366
• ISBN 13: 9780387972367
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 155H x 14D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 155 millimeters height by 14 millimeters depth
• Weight: 376 grams
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Synopsis

In this new volume in Springer-Verlag's series "Recent Research in Psychology", Drs. Proctor and Weeks examine what has long been a "self-asserted superiority" of behavior analysts and Skinnerian researchers. Most behavior-analytic views derive from the philosophy of radical behaviorism, as conceived by B.F. Skinner, and prescribe a "world view" where environmental contingencies determine all aspects of behavior. This view necessarily assumes all other views to be inferior because of its world view, hence, those subscribing to behavior analysis will tolerate no other theory. The Goal of B.F. Skinner and Behavior Analysis examines closely the rationale behind the Skinnerian philosophy, challenging its validity through the author's own research.