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The Behavior of Organisms, B. Skinner - First Printing 1938

The Behavior of Organisms, B. Skinner - First Printing 1938

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The first printing and edition of B.F. Skinner's The Behavior of Organisms, the landmark text that laid the foundation for the field of behaviorism, introducing groundbreaking principles of operant conditioning and behavioral analysis. Has a signature of a previous owner.

Synopsis

The Behavior of Organisms examines the systematic study of behavior through empirical observation and experimental analysis. Skinner introduces the concepts of reinforcement, punishment, and stimulus control, providing a framework to understand and predict behavior. This pioneering work bridges psychology and the natural sciences, revolutionizing the study of learning and behavior.

Details

Title The Behavior of Organisms: An Experimental Analysis
Author Burrhus Frederic Skinner
Year 1951
Publisher D. Appleton-Century Company
Condition Very Good, without a Dust Jacket
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