The great power of steady misrepresentation: Behaviorism's presumed denial of instinct
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1987Author
Todd, James T.
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Assn for Behavior Analysis
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Responds to the work of J. L. Gould and P. Marler (1987) by suggesting that they are perpetuating a misrepresentation of behaviorism's understanding of instinct, a serious impediment to effective interaction between behaviorists and ethologists. It is suggested that remediation is possible, and 4 guidelines are offered.
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misrepresentation of role of instinct in behaviorism, interaction with ethology
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Todd, James T. The great power of steady misrepresentation: Behaviorism's presumed denial of instinct. Behavior-Analyst. Spring 1987. 10 (1) : 117-118.
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