The Psychology of B F Skinner
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, March 27, 2001.
Edition: First
Book Condition: New
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 0761917586 / 9780761917588
Behaviorists, or more precisely Skinnerians, commonly consider Skinner′s work to have been misrepresented, misunderstood, and to some extent defamed. In this book, the author clarifies B. F. Skinner's work and places it in historical and philosophical context. Though not a biography, the book discusses Skinner himself briefly. But the bulk of the book illuminates Skinner's contributions to psychology, his philosophy of science, his experimental research program (logical positivism), the behavioral principles that emerged from it, and applied aspects of his work. It also rebuts criticism of Skinner′s work, including radical behaviorism, and discusses key developments by others that have derived from it.
Review
"O’Donohue and Ferguson provide an exceptionally clear picture of the breadth, scientific importance, and value to society of the work of the late B.F. Skinner. They also explain why his work has been criticized and misunderstood. A substantial index, an attractive cover and typeface, and a readable style are bonuses to this exceptionally well-researched, accurate, and fair description of Skinner’s work. All collections."
― Choice Published On: 2001-04-16
"The authors provide a concise overview of the basic principles and methods used by modern behavior analysts, as well as a thorough discussion of the difference between reward and reinforcement and elicited and emitted behavior."
―THE PSYCHOLOGICAL RECORD -- Michael Clayton ― The Psychological Record Published On: 2008-05-30
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About the Author
William T. O’Donohue is a licensed clinical psychologist, professor of psychology, and adjunct professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Nevada, Reno, and a faculty member of the National Judicial College. He is widely recognized in the field for his proposed innovations in mental health service delivery, in treatment design and evaluation, and in knowledge of empirically supported cognitive behavioral therapies. He is a member of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy and has served on the organization's Board of Directors. Dr. O’Donohue has published over 50 books and 150 articles in scholarly journals, as well as book chapters. For the past 14 years, he has been director of a free clinic that treats children who have been sexually abused and adults who have been sexually assaulted.
Kyle E. Ferguson is pursuing his Ph.D. in psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno. He received a master's degree in behavior analysis from Southern Illinois University and a bachelor's degree from the University of Alberta. He coauthored a previous book, Working Through Anger, and two manuals, Working Through Anger: Therapist's Manual and A Practitioner's Guide to Behavioral-Medical Interventions. He coauthored the recent Sage book, The Psychology of B.F. Skinner (2001) with William O′Donohue.
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