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Definitive biography of John Broadus Watson, influential American psychologist, and founder of behaviorism.
This volume reassesses the role of classical behaviourism in 20th-century psychology, providing modern perspectives that correct the standard views of John B. Watson. This historical analysis includes comprehensive bibliographies of Watson's published works and important related studies.
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1902 Excerpt: ...earth. r' = radius of moon, or other body. P = moon's horizontal parallax = earth's angular semidiameter as seen from the moon. f = moon's angular semidiameter. Now = P (in circular measure), r'-r = r (in circular measure);.'. r: r':: P: P', or (radius of earth): (radios of moon):: (moon's parallax): (moon's semidiameter). Examples. 1. Taking the moon's horizontal parallax as 57', and its angular diameter as 32', find its radius in miles, assuming the earth's radius to be 4000 miles. He...
Handbook of Behaviorism provides a comprehensive single source that summarizes what behaviorism is, how the various "flavors" of behaviorism have differed between major theorists both in psychology and philosophy, and what aspects of those theories have been borne out in research findings and continue to be of use in understanding human behavior.
The definitive biography of the most influential American psychologist of his generation. As the founder of behaviorism, Watson exerted a powerful influence on the development of American experimental psychology. This study provides a degree of accuracy unattained in previous accounts of Watson's life & work. Moreover, it places the development of behaviorism & Watson's career within the context of American social & cultural history. The ascendancy of behaviorism reflects a national preoccupation with efficiency & order during the transition from an individualistic to a corporate society. Photos.