Psychology From The Standpoint Of A Behaviorist

By John B. Watson

Book Overview

Psychology From The Standpoint Of A Behaviorist is a book written by John B. Watson, a prominent American psychologist who is often considered the founder of behaviorism. The book is a comprehensive exploration of behaviorism and its principles, as well as a critique of other psychological theories such as introspectionism and psychoanalysis. Watson's approach to psychology is based on the belief that behavior is the only valid subject matter of psychology, and that all behavior can be explained in terms of stimulus-response associations. He argues that internal mental processes such as thoughts and emotions are not observable and therefore cannot be studied scientifically. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the nature of behavior, the role of the environment in shaping behavior, the principles of learning, and the applications of behaviorism in various fields such as education and advertising. Watson also discusses the ethical implications of behaviorism and the need for a science-based approach to psychology. Overall, Psychology From The Standpoint Of A Behaviorist is a seminal work in the history of psychology and a must-read for anyone interested in the principles and applications of behaviorism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432510509
• ISBN13: 9781432510503
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"