Posted by alexandra_k on August 28, 2005, at 19:06:06
In reply to Re: Reinforcement of behavior » henrietta, posted by alexandra_k on August 28, 2005, at 19:00:56
I just mean to say that they don't make a volountary / involountary distinction.
People can be unaware of the function of their own behaviour. Whether someone is aware or unaware of the function of it isn't supposed to matter.
But of course...
Behaviourism works best for small children, people with autism, and animals for a reason: it is about right so far as it goes but wait! Theres more! We have higher mental functions as well!
(As to small children, people with autism, and animals to a certain extent - behaviourism can't quite explain some phemonena over there either unless you translate some of the cognitivists insights back into the language of behaviourism).
But the upshot is - why bother?
Behaviourism is yesterdays news.
On with the cognitive revolution.
:-)
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