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Conceptual approaches and issues.

M J Marr

    Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior
    |November 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    The experimental analysis of behavior needs to embrace complex cognitive processes like remembering. Overcoming historical limitations is crucial for behaviorism

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    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral science
    • Cognitive psychology

    Background:

    • Experimental analysis of behavior lags behind cognitive psychology in studying complex behaviors.
    • Complex behaviors like remembering, thinking, and problem-solving are vital for behaviorism's relevance.
    • Historical aspects of behaviorism may have discouraged the study of such complex behaviors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess how radical behaviorism, its methodology, and B. F. Skinner's contributions may have discouraged the experimental analysis of complex behaviors, particularly remembering.
    • To highlight the need for behaviorism to advance into cognitive psychology's domains.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review and conceptual analysis of radical behaviorism, experimental analysis of behavior, and B. F. Skinner's work.
    • Focus on remembering as a complex performance to illustrate broader issues.

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    Main Results:

    • Certain aspects of radical behaviorism, the methodology of experimental analysis of behavior, and Skinner's contributions are identified as potential barriers to studying complex behaviors.
    • Encouraging signs of progress exist, indicating a potential shift towards cognitive domains.

    Conclusions:

    • The experimental analysis of behavior must aggressively pursue the study of complex cognitive functions to maintain its scientific standing.
    • Effective training of students in advanced behavioral analysis is essential for future success in this area.