Development of Behaviorism
A number of contemporary thinkers in the field of behavior analysis contend that behavior analysis should be considered its own discipline, rather than a sub-discipline of psychology or an application in education. In the discussion, please explore the following questions:a) What would be the advantages of the field regarding behavior analysis as its own discipline? What about the disadvantages?b) In what way has history made a case for or against behavior analysis being regarded as its own discipline?c) Choose two of the main behaviorists discussed in the book. Surmise what they might think about this issue?
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