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da F. Passos, Maria de Lourdes R. – Behavior Analyst, 2012
Skinner's definition of verbal behavior, with its brief and refined versions, has recently become a point of controversy among behavior analysts. Some of the arguments presented in this controversy might be based on a misreading of Skinner's (1957a) writings. An examination of Skinner's correspondence with editors of scientific journals shows his…
Descriptors: Verbal Communication, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Behavioral Science Research, Definitions
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Herrnstein, R. J. – American Psychologist, 1977
It is suggested that the theory of behavior based on conditioning processes can be reconciled with new data, but only by revising certain tacit behaviorist assumptions about the parameters of the conditioning process. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Behavioral Science Research, Definitions, Models