Science and Human BehaviorA detailed study of scientific theories of human nature and the possible ways in which human behavior can be predicted and controlled |
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... sense of achievement ” or improves his “ morale , ” builds up his “ interest , ” or
removes or prevents “ discouragement . ” Such terms as these merely add to the
growing population of explanatory fictions . One who readily engages in a given ...
... sense of achievement ” or improves his “ morale , ” builds up his “ interest , ” or
removes or prevents “ discouragement . ” Such terms as these merely add to the
growing population of explanatory fictions . One who readily engages in a given ...
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to a given organism under given conditions is to make a direct test . We observe
the frequency of a selected response , then make an event contingent upon it and
observe any change in frequency . If there is a change , we classify the event as ...
to a given organism under given conditions is to make a direct test . We observe
the frequency of a selected response , then make an event contingent upon it and
observe any change in frequency . If there is a change , we classify the event as ...
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When food is first given , the pigeon will be behaving in some way — if only
standing still — and conditioning will take place . It is then more probable that the
same behavior will be in progress when food is given again . If this proves to be
the ...
When food is first given , the pigeon will be behaving in some way — if only
standing still — and conditioning will take place . It is then more probable that the
same behavior will be in progress when food is given again . If this proves to be
the ...
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CAN SCIENCE HELP? | 3 |
A SCIENCE OF BEHAVIOR | 11 |
WHY ORGANISMS BEHAVE | 23 |
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