Understanding behaviorism : science, behavior, and culture / William M. Baum..
By: Baum, William M
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BookSeries: Behavior analysis and society series.Publisher: New York, NY : HarperCollins College Publishers, c1994Description: xvi, 255 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 0065002865.Subject(s): Behaviorism (Psychology)DDC classification: 150.1943 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 150.1943 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00018642 | ||
| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 150.1943 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00018643 |
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There can be a science of behavior. So proposes the author at the beginning of this book. It discusses what definition of science might suit a science of behaviour and what behaviour might mean for science. It also explores implications of a science of behaviour for purpose, knowledge, freedom, social relationships, culture, cultural change and public policy.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part One: What is behaviorism? -- Behaviorism: definition and history -- Behaviorism as philosophy of science -- Public, private, natural and fictional -- Part Two: A scientific model of behavior -- Evolutionary theory and reinforcement -- Purpose and reinforcement -- Stimulus control and knowledge -- Verbal behavior and language -- Rule-governed behavior and thinking -- Part Three: Social issues -- Freedom -- Responsibility, credit and blame -- Relationships, management and government -- Values: religion and science -- The evolution of culture -- Design of culture: experimenting for survival.