“Give me a dozen healthy infants, well-formed, and my own specified world to bring them up in and I’ll guarantee to take any one at random and train him to become any type of specialist I might select—doctor, lawyer, artist, merchant-chief and, yes, even beggar-man and thief, regardless of his talents, penchants, tendencies, abilities, vocations, and race of his ancestors. (1930)”
Quote by John Broadus Watson
Book:Behaviorism
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Behaviorism
Behaviorism is a foundational psychological theory that examines how behaviors are acquired and modified through interaction with the environment. It delves into the principles of conditioning, reinforcement, and punishment, offering insights into learning and behavior modification. more
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