Psychology From The Standpoint Of A Behaviorist (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548200704)

Psychology From The Standpoint Of A Behaviorist is a book written by John B. Watson, a prominent American psychologist who is widely regarded as the founder of behaviorism. The book is a comprehensive introduction to the principles and methods of behaviorism, a school of psychology that emphasizes the study of observable behavior and the environmental factors that influence it. In the book, Watson presents a detailed analysis of the behaviorist approach to psychology, describing how it differs from other schools of thought, such as psychoanalysis and introspection. He discusses the importance of objective observation and experimentation in the study of behavior, and explains how behaviorism can be used to understand and predict human behavior in a variety of contexts.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the nature of behavior, the role of conditioning in shaping behavior, the influence of heredity and environment on behavior, and the principles of reinforcement and punishment. Watson also discusses the application of behaviorist principles to various areas of psychology, including child development, animal behavior, and abnormal psychology.Overall, Psychology From The Standpoint Of A Behaviorist is a seminal work in the field of psychology, and a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the principles and methods of behaviorism. It is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both students and professionals in the field.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.

Author: John B. Watson
ISBN-10: 054820070X
ISBN-13: 9780548200704
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 436
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.78lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d