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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Current global issues stem from behavior, yet traditional mental determinants are insufficient.
    • A shift towards a behavioristic approach is timely, but many behaviorists are reverting to mentalism.
    • Complexity in human behavior leads some to seek refuge in mentalistic explanations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the recent tendency of behaviorists to adopt mentalistic viewpoints.
    • To explore the origins of the resurgence of mentalism in behavioral science.
    • To propose methods for strengthening the control of verbal behavior concerning behavior.

    Main Methods:

    • Discussion of a specific example of mentalistic tendency (Schwartz et al, 1978).
    • Speculation on the reasons behind the rise of mentalism.
    • Proposal for improving the analysis of behavior through enhanced verbal control.

    Main Results:

    • Identified a trend of behaviorists moving towards mentalism.
    • Presented potential reasons for this shift, including the complexity of human behavior.
    • Suggested that improved control over verbal behavior can address the issue.

    Conclusions:

    • The resurgence of mentalism in behavioral science is a concern.
    • Addressing this requires a focus on rigorous behavioral analysis and control.
    • Strengthening verbal behavior analysis may offer a path forward for behaviorism.