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- Paperback
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- ISBN
- 9781405112628
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
140511262X
ISBN-13
9781405112628
eBay Product ID (ePID)
6038498192
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
319 Pages
Publication Name
Understanding Behaviorism : Behavior, Culture, and Evolution
Language
English
Subject
Movements / Behaviorism
Publication Year
2004
Features
Revised
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Psychology
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
17 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
2
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2004-001459
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
& "William Baum & 's book is a fine explication of some of the most powerful ideas in psychology. Behaviorism is out of vogue in some circles, but knowing about ideas of reinforcement, stimulus control, shaping and many other critical concepts is crucial knowledge for those who wish to understand overt human behavior. Baum & 's book provides a wonderful introduction into this important intellectual endeavor. I highly recommend it. & " Henry L. Roediger, III, Washington University in St. Louis"This is a standard text on behaviourism, but one with the widest possible range. The first part is historical, but also relates behaviourism to philosophy of science and to distinctions between public and private. Part Two proposes a scientific model of behaviour, considering reinforcement, purpose, stimulus control, language and rule-governed behaviour. Perhaps the most interesting section for the general reader is the third on social issues: freedom, responsibility, values in science and religion, and the evolution and design of culture." The Scientific and Medical Network Review, "William Baum's book is a fine explication of some of the most powerful ideas in psychology. Behaviorism is out of vogue in some circles, but knowing about ideas of reinforcement, stimulus control, shaping and many other critical concepts is crucial knowledge for those who wish to understand overt human behavior. Baum's book provides a wonderful introduction into this important intellectual endeavor. I highly recommend it." Henry L. Roediger, III, Washington University in St. Louis "This is a standard text on behaviourism, but one with the widest possible range. The first part is historical, but also relates behaviourism to philosophy of science and to distinctions between public and private. Part Two proposes a scientific model of behaviour, considering reinforcement, purpose, stimulus control, language and rule-governed behaviour. Perhaps the most interesting section for the general reader is the third on social issues: freedom, responsibility, values in science and religion, and the evolution and design of culture." The Scientific and Medical Network Review, "William Baum's book is a fine explication of some of the most powerful ideas in psychology. Behaviorism is out of vogue in some circles, but knowing about ideas of reinforcement, stimulus control, shaping and many other critical concepts is crucial knowledge for those who wish to understand overt human behavior. Baum's book provides a wonderful introduction into this important intellectual endeavor. I highly recommend it." Henry L. Roediger, III, Washington University in St. Louis "This is a standard text on behaviourism, but one with the widest possible range. The first part is historical, but also relates behaviourism to philosophy of science and to distinctions between public and private. Part Two proposes a scientific model of behaviour, considering reinforcement, purpose, stimulus control, language and rule-governed behaviour. Perhaps the most interesting section for the general reader is the third on social issues: freedom, responsibility, values in science and religion, and the evolution and design of culture." The Scientific and Medical Network Review., & "William Baum's book is a fine explication of some of the most powerful ideas in psychology. Behaviorism is out of vogue in some circles, but knowing about ideas of reinforcement, stimulus control, shaping and many other critical concepts is crucial knowledge for those who wish to understand overt human behavior. Baum's book provides a wonderful introduction into this important intellectual endeavor. I highly recommend it." Henry L. Roediger, III, Washington University in St. Louis"This is a standard text on behaviourism, but one with the widest possible range. The first part is historical, but also relates behaviourism to philosophy of science and to distinctions between public and private. Part Two proposes a scientific model of behaviour, considering reinforcement, purpose, stimulus control, language and rule-governed behaviour. Perhaps the most interesting section for the general reader is the third on social issues: freedom, responsibility, values in science and religion, and the evolution and design of culture." The Scientific and Medical Network Review, "William Baum's book is a fine explication of some of the most powerful ideas in psychology. Behaviorism is out of vogue in some circles, but knowing about ideas of reinforcement, stimulus control, shaping and many other critical concepts is crucial knowledge for those who wish to understand overt human behavior. Baum's book provides a wonderful introduction into this important intellectual endeavor. I highly recommend it." Henry L. Roediger, III, Washington University in St. LouisThis is a standard text on behaviourism, but one with the widest possible range. The first part is historical, but also relates behaviourism to philosophy of science and to distinctions between public and private. Part Two proposes a scientific model of behaviour, considering reinforcement, purpose, stimulus control, language and rule-governed behaviour. Perhaps the most interesting section for the general reader is the third on social issues: freedom, responsibility, values in science and religion, and the evolution and design of culture." The Scientific and Medical Network Review
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
150.19/43
Table Of Content
Part I: What Is Behaviorism?1. Behaviorism: Definition and History:Historical BackgroundFree Will Versus DeterminismSummaryFurther Reading2. Behaviorism as Philosophy of Science:Realism Versus PragmatismRadical Behaviroism and PragmatismSummaryFurther Reading3. Public, Private, Natural, and Fictional:MentalismCategory MistakesPrivate EventsSummaryFurther ReadingPart II: A Scientific Model of Behavior:4. Evolutionary Theory and Reinforcement:Evolutionary HistoryHistory of ReinforcementSummaryFurther Reading5. Purpose and Reinforcement:Hisotry and FunctionThree Meanings of PurposeSummaryFurther Reading6. Stimulus Control and Knowledge:Stimulus ControlKnowledgeThe Behavior of ScientistsSummaryFurther Reading7. Verbal Behavior and Language:What Is Verbal Behavior?Functional Units and Stimulus ControlMeaningGrammar and SyntaxSummaryFurther Reading8. Rule-Governed Behavior and Thinking:What Is Rule-Governed Behavior?Learning To Follow RulesThinking and Problem-SolvingSummaryFurther ReadingPart III: Social Issues:9. Freedom:Uses of the Word FreeThe Challenge of Traditional ThinkingSummaryFurther Reading10. Responsibility, Credit, and Blame:Responsibility and the Causes of BehaviorResponsibility and the Consequences of BehaviorSummaryFurther Reading11. Relationships, Management, and Government:RelationshipsExploitationControl and Counter-ControlSummaryFurther Reading12. Values: Religion and Science:Questions About ValueA Scientific Approach to ValuesSummaryFurther Reading13. The Evolution of Culture:Biological Evolution and CultureVariation, Transmission, and SelectionSummaryFurther Reading14. Design of Culture: Experimenting for Survival:Design from EvolutionThe Experimental SocietyObjectionsSummaryFurther ReadingIndex
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
Understanding Behaviorism explains the basis of behavior analysis and its application to human problems in a scholarly but accessible manner. Behaviorism is defined as the proposition that a science of behavior is possible, and the book begins by exploring the question of whether behavior is free or determined, relating behaviorism to pragmatism, and showing how feelings and thoughts can be treated scientifically. Baum then discusses ancient concepts such as purpose, knowledge, and thought, as well as social problems such as freedom, responsibility, government, and culture. This new edition of a classic work is an invaluable part of the new evolutionary perspective in understanding behavior in general and culture in particular, and culminates by offering practical approaches to improving the lives of all humankind., Only book available that both explains behavior analysis and deals with philosophical and practical problems. Makes behaviorism accessible and explains the basis of behavior analysis and its application to human problems., Understanding Behaviorism explains the basis of behavior analysis and its application to human problems in a scholarly but accessible manner. Only book available that both explains behavior analysis and deals with philosophical and practical problems. Makes behaviorism accessible and explains the basis of behavior analysis and its application to human problems. Treats the ancient concepts of purpose, knowledge, language, and thought as well as modern social problems like freedom, responsibility, government, and culture. Offers practical approaches to improving the lives of all humankind. Includes suggestions for further reading.
LC Classification Number
BF199.B33 2004
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