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Understanding Behaviorism by William M. Baum

Understanding Behaviorism

Behavior, Culture, and Evolution

William M. Baum

Wiley · Print & ebook · August 27, 2004

PsychologyApplied PsychologyBehavioral Psychology
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Who it’s for
Behavior analysis connects questions of purpose, knowledge, language, and thought with modern social problems.
Themes
Behavior analysis, Philosophical and practical problems, Freedom, responsibility, and culture
Genres
Behavioral Psychology, Applied Psychology, Psychology

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About this book

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.

Behavior Analysis

Behavior analysis connects questions of purpose, knowledge, language, and thought with modern social problems.

Come here for

  • The basis of behavior analysis
  • Its application to human problems

Expect

  • Purpose treated as an ancient concept
  • Freedom treated as a modern social problem

Where it sits

Behavioral Psychology86%
Applied Psychology26%
Psychology18%

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Publisher categories

  • Behavioral Psychology
Authors
William M. Baum
Publisher
Wiley
Published
August 27, 2004
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Behavior analysis · Philosophical and practical problems · Freedom, responsibility, and culture
Reading lane
Behavioral Psychology