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The case for praxics.

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Summary

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Praxics offers a new name for the scientific study of behavior, distinct from philosophical behaviorism. Establishing praxics as an independent field is crucial for scientific advancement.

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Area of Science:

Praxics as a distinct scientific discipline.
Behavioral science and its terminological challenges.

Background:

Historical attempts to name the scientific study of behavior have lacked consensus.
Behaviorism, a philosophical school, has been mistakenly conflated with the science of behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and defend "praxics" as the appropriate term for the scientific study of behavior.
To differentiate praxics from philosophical behaviorism and its association with psychology.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of scientific terminology.
Historical review of behavioral science nomenclature.

Main Results:

"Praxics" is presented as a defensible and appropriate term for the science of behavior.
Confusion with "behaviorism" has hindered the scientific field's growth.

Conclusions:

Praxics should be recognized as a distinct scientific field, separate from philosophical behaviorism.
Separating the science of behavior from psychology's focus on the mind is essential for its progress.