Understanding Behaviorism 3e P

By William M. Baum and William M Baum

Book Overview

Understanding Behaviorism is a classic textbook that explains the basis of behavior analysis and its application to human problems in a scholarly but accessible manner.
Now in its third edition, the text has been substantially updated to include the latest developments over the last decade in behaviour analysis, evolutionary theory, and cultural evolution theory The only book available that explains behavior analysis and applies it to philosophical and practical problems, written by one of today's best-known and most highly respected behaviorists Explores ancient concepts such as purpose, language, knowledge, and thought, as well as applying behavioural thinking to contemporary social issues like freedom, democracy, and culture Part of the new evolutionary perspective for understanding individual behavior in general and culture in particular - culminates with practical approaches to improving the lives of all humanity

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1119143640
• ISBN13: 9781119143642
• Release Date: March 2017
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.6" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Behaviorism? Isn't that only used for autism treatment...?

Of course, the answer to that question is no. Granted, many laypeople in today's world are first hearing about "behaviorism" through their familiarity with applied behavior analysis (ABA) and autism treatment. There is, however, a great deal more to talk about than autism treatment, as Baum details for us. As a college professor who teaches in a graduate program in behavior analysis, this is the first book that I recommend to my students to give them a better idea of the "big picture" of the philosophy of behaviorism and the science of behavior analysis. Baum does a wonderful job describing the relevance of both the philosophy and the science to our world and those who "behave" in it. Understanding the contents of the book should help current behavior analysis "technicians" to become "scholars" in their discipline.