Science And Human BehaviorSimon and Schuster, 18.12.2012 - 464 Seiten The psychology classic—a detailed study of scientific theories of human nature and the possible ways in which human behavior can be predicted and controlled—from one of the most influential behaviorists of the twentieth century and the author of Walden Two. “This is an important book, exceptionally well written, and logically consistent with the basic premise of the unitary nature of science. Many students of society and culture would take violent issue with most of the things that Skinner has to say, but even those who disagree most will find this a stimulating book.” —Samuel M. Strong, The American Journal of Sociology “This is a remarkable book—remarkable in that it presents a strong, consistent, and all but exhaustive case for a natural science of human behavior…It ought to be…valuable for those whose preferences lie with, as well as those whose preferences stand against, a behavioristic approach to human activity.” —Harry Prosch, Ethics |
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... practices do not represent any well-defined theoretical position. They are, in fact, thoroughly confused. At times we appear to regard a man's behavior as spontaneous and responsible. At other times we recognize that inner determination ...
... practices do not represent any well-defined theoretical position. They are, in fact, thoroughly confused. At times we appear to regard a man's behavior as spontaneous and responsible. At other times we recognize that inner determination ...
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... practices. A scientific conception of human behavior dictates one practice, a philosophy of personal freedom another. Confusion in theory means confusion in practice. The present unhappy condition of the world may in large measure be ...
... practices. A scientific conception of human behavior dictates one practice, a philosophy of personal freedom another. Confusion in theory means confusion in practice. The present unhappy condition of the world may in large measure be ...
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... practices, codes, and beliefs. Given an example of human behavior, most people can describe it immediately in terms of such a conception. The practice is so natural that it is seldom examined. A scientific formulation, on the other hand ...
... practices, codes, and beliefs. Given an example of human behavior, most people can describe it immediately in terms of such a conception. The practice is so natural that it is seldom examined. A scientific formulation, on the other hand ...
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... practices. Science is, of course, more than a set of attitudes. It is a search for order, for uniformities, for lawful relations among the events in nature. It begins, as we all begin, by observing single episodes, but it quickly passes ...
... practices. Science is, of course, more than a set of attitudes. It is a search for order, for uniformities, for lawful relations among the events in nature. It begins, as we all begin, by observing single episodes, but it quickly passes ...
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... practices in dealing with single cases. A science may not reach this stage for some time. The scientific "system," like the law, is designed to enable us to handle a subject matter more efficiently. What we call the scientific ...
... practices in dealing with single cases. A science may not reach this stage for some time. The scientific "system," like the law, is designed to enable us to handle a subject matter more efficiently. What we call the scientific ...
Inhalt
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OPERANT BEHAVIOR | 59 |
SHAPING AND MAINTAINING OPERANT BEHAVIOR | 91 |
OPERANT DISCRIMINATION | 107 |
PRIVATE EVENTS IN A NATURAL SCIENCE | 257 |
THE SELF | 283 |
THE BEHAVIOR OF PEOPLE IN GROUPS | 295 |
SOCIAL BEHAVIOR | 297 |
PERSONAL CONTROL | 313 |
GROUP CONTROL | 323 |
SECTION V CONTROLLING AGENCIES | 331 |
GOVERNMENT AND LAW | 333 |
THE CONTROLLING ENVIRONMENT | 129 |
DEPRIVATION AND SATIATION | 141 |
EMOTION | 160 |
AVERSION AVOIDANCE ANXIETY | 171 |
PUNISHMENT | 182 |
FUNCTION VERSUS ASPECT | 194 |
THE ANALYSIS OF COMPLEX CASES | 204 |
THE INDIVIDUAL AS A WHOLE | 225 |
SELFCONTROL | 227 |
THINKING | 242 |
RELIGION | 350 |
PSYCHOTHERAPY | 359 |
ECONOMIC CONTROL | 384 |
EDUCATION | 402 |
SECTION Vh THE CONTROL OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR XXVII CULTURE AND CONTROL | 415 |
DESIGNING A CULTURE | 426 |
THE PROBLEM OF CONTROL | 437 |
INDEX | 451 |
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