Behavior Theory And Conditioning
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
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At the crossroads of experimental psychology and learning science stands Behavior Theory and Conditioning, a landmark academic work that systematically argues for a rigorous, mathematically grounded framework for understanding how organisms learn and adapt. Kenneth W. Spence, one of the pre-eminent figures in mid-twentieth-century American psychology, presents a meticulous analysis of classical and instrumental conditioning, drawing upon decades of laboratory research to construct a unified theoretical architecture that bridges the gap between observed behavior and underlying psychological mechanisms. Rooted in the tradition of Clark Hull's hypothetico-deductive methodology, Spence's work illustrates the power of formal theory-building in the behavioral sciences, challenging readers to think with precision about the variables that govern learning. The text chronicles the development of drive theory and habit strength, unpacking the quantitative relationships that determine a subject's response to conditioned stimuli — arguments that proved deeply influential in shaping the trajectory of experimental psychology for generations. A foundational text for students of behaviorism and cognitive science alike, this volume raises questions about the nature of learning that remain as provocative today as when they were first posed.
Author: Kenneth W. Spence
Format: Paperback
Published: 1964, Yale University Press
Genre: Psychology
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the crossroads of experimental psychology and learning science stands Behavior Theory and Conditioning, a landmark academic work that systematically argues for a rigorous, mathematically grounded framework for understanding how organisms learn and adapt. Kenneth W. Spence, one of the pre-eminent figures in mid-twentieth-century American psychology, presents a meticulous analysis of classical and instrumental conditioning, drawing upon decades of laboratory research to construct a unified theoretical architecture that bridges the gap between observed behavior and underlying psychological mechanisms. Rooted in the tradition of Clark Hull's hypothetico-deductive methodology, Spence's work illustrates the power of formal theory-building in the behavioral sciences, challenging readers to think with precision about the variables that govern learning. The text chronicles the development of drive theory and habit strength, unpacking the quantitative relationships that determine a subject's response to conditioned stimuli — arguments that proved deeply influential in shaping the trajectory of experimental psychology for generations. A foundational text for students of behaviorism and cognitive science alike, this volume raises questions about the nature of learning that remain as provocative today as when they were first posed.