Contingencies of Reinforcement, A Theoretical Analysis (signed)

Skinner, B. F. (signed)

Published by Appleton-Century-Crofts, New York, 1969

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New York: Appleton-Century-Crofts, 1969. SIGNED directly on the front free endpaper by the author, American psychologist and social philosopher, B. F. Skinner (1904-1990). His signature only, NOT personalized to anyone. SIGNED copies of this title are SCARCE. SEE OUR PHOTOS. Four different internet downloads of his signature are laid in for authentication (all matching). Very Good condition Spine ends mildly frayed. SEE PHOTOS. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a library discard. NOT a remainder. A single sentence only is underlined on each of two pages. All other pages are crisp, clean and unmarked. First edition? Copyright 1969 with no additional printings (NAP) indicated. The publisher was somewhat inconsistent in their method of first edition identification at the time, so NAP likely applies. See McBride's GUIDE TO THE IDENTIFICATION OF FIRST EDITIONS. Bound in the original rust color cloth, with a black cloth spine. The book is stamped in white, black and bright gold. Harvard Professor of Psychology (1958-1974), B. F. Skinner was a pioneer of modern behaviorism and a major figure in the establishment of psychology as an empirical science. "Education has been influenced by Skinner's viewsÂ… Skinner argued that education has two major purposes: to teach repertoires of both verbal and nonverbal behavior; and to interest students in learning. He recommended bringing students' behavior under appropriate control by providing reinforcement only in the presence of stimuli relevant to the learning task. Because he believed that human behavior can be affected by small consequences, something as simple as the opportunity to move forward after completing one stage of an activity can be an effective reinforcer. Skinner was convinced that, to learn, a student must engage in behavior, and not just passively receive information." - Wikipedia. . Signed by the Author (his signature only). First Edition? Hardcover. Very Good condition/No dust jacket. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 8vo. xv, 111pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. Seller Inventory # 028444

Bibliographic Details

Title: Contingencies of Reinforcement, A ...

Publisher: Appleton-Century-Crofts, New York

Publication Date: 1969

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: NOT a library discard

Condition: Very Good condition

Dust Jacket Condition: No dust jacket

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First Edition?.