B.f. Skinner - A Reappraisal

Informationen zum Autor Authored by Richelle, Marc N. Zusammenfassung B.F. Skinner was praised as one of the most influential psychologists of this century. First published in 1993, this introduction to his work is first of all a guide to a correct reading of his writings. It will provide the reader, who is unfamiliar with the great behaviourist’s writings, a concise yet in-depth introduction to his work. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Part 1: Controversial Issues and Unquestionable Contributions 1. A Matter of Controversy 2. Sketch for a Portrait 3. The Skinner Box: A New Microscope for Psychology Part 2: Skinner and the European Tradition: Pavlov, Freud, Lorenz and Piaget 4. Pavlov’s Ambiguous Heritage 5. Freud in Skinner’s Writings 6. Skinner and the Ethological Tradition 7. Piaget and Skinner: Constructivism and Behaviourism Part 3: Touchstones of Radical Behaviourism: Brain, Cognition, Language and Creativity 8. Skinner and Biology 9. From Mentalism to Cognitivism 10. The Language Issue 11. Thought Processes and Creativity Part 4: The Concern for Real Life: A Venture into Utopia 12. Mental Health 13. Education 14. Society and Utopia 15. Freedom, at last… 16. Conclusion. References. Author Index. Subject Index.

Product details

• Authors: Marc N. Richelle, Richelle Marc N.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 27.06.2016
• EAN: 9781138644694
• ISBN: 978-1-138-64469-4
• No. of pages: 242
• Series: Psychology Library Editions: Cognitive Science
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; PSYCHOLOGY / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, Cognition & cognitive psychology, Behavioural theory (Behaviourism), Cognition and cognitive psychology, Behaviourism, Behavioural theory, Cognitivism, cognitive theory, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Behaviorism