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A clear, classroom-friendly look at behavior and how animals learn. It connects theory to everyday observations for quick understanding.
A classic introduction to the science of behavior, this book surveys how living beings sense, act, and adapt. It covers the basic ideas of sense organs, instinct, learning, and habit formation, using practical examples and clear explanations.
- See how sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch shape responses in animals and people.
- Explore the role of instinct and how social influence can modify inherited patterns.
- Learn how habits form, how training methods work, and how different factors affect learning.
- Discover the experimental approaches scientists use to study behavior in the lab and in the field.
Ideal for students of psychology and biology, and for readers curious about how behavior develops and changes over time.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book challenges the traditional understanding of psychology, advocating for a shift from the study of consciousness to the objective observation of behavior. The author argues that the focus on introspection and internal mental states has hindered psychology's progress as a natural science. Instead, the book proposes a behaviorist approach that emphasizes the prediction and control of behavior through the study of stimulus-response relationships and habit formation. Published in an era marked by the rise of behaviorism, this book contributes to the ongoing debate about the nature of psychology and its methods. It delves into topics like instinct, habit formation, learning processes, and the limitations of animal training. The author draws upon extensive research on animal behavior to illustrate key concepts and demonstrate the applicability of behaviorist principles across species, including humans. The book explores themes of adaptation, the influence of heredity and environment on behavior, and the role of language in shaping human experience. It questions the existence of purely mental phenomena like imagery and emotions, suggesting that they can be understood as forms of implicit behavior with observable physiological correlates. By presenting a comprehensive framework for understanding behavior, this book offers valuable insights that extend beyond the realm of psychology, influencing fields such as education, law, and medicine. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330428405_0
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