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Behavior therapy and critical speculation

Behavior therapy and critical speculation Considers critical analysis, when departing from concrete problems and generating testable propositions, as a legitimate aspect of scientific development. Examination of the limitations of behavioristic theory in its passage to therapeutic practice and the nonexplicit supplementary mechanisms inherent in the latter generates several such propositions. 4 of these are presented. Arguments justifying circular definitions of reinforcement and extrapolating from social reinforcement studies in animals to human processes are critically examined. (77 ref.) http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology American Psychological Association

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Publisher
American Psychological Association
Copyright
Copyright © 1971 American Psychological Association
ISSN
0022-006x
eISSN
1939-2117
DOI
10.1037/h0031115
Publisher site
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Abstract

Considers critical analysis, when departing from concrete problems and generating testable propositions, as a legitimate aspect of scientific development. Examination of the limitations of behavioristic theory in its passage to therapeutic practice and the nonexplicit supplementary mechanisms inherent in the latter generates several such propositions. 4 of these are presented. Arguments justifying circular definitions of reinforcement and extrapolating from social reinforcement studies in animals to human processes are critically examined. (77 ref.)

Journal

Journal of Consulting and Clinical PsychologyAmerican Psychological Association

Published: Jun 1, 1971

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