Science And Human Behavior

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Simon and Schuster, 18 dec 2012 - 464 pagina's
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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CAN SCIENCE HELP?
3
A SCIENCE OF BEHAVIOR
11
HI WHY ORGANISMS BEHAVE
23
THE ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIOR
43
REFLEXES AND CONDITIONED REFLEXES
45
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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Burrhus Frederic Skinner was a psychologist, behaviorist, author, inventor, and social philosopher.

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