Interpretation: An Aim and A Method of B. F. Skinner’s Science
Abstract This paper has the general purpose of presenting Skinner’s vision of interpretation, both as aim and method. Besides, it has as specific purposes (a) to define interpretation, according to Skinner; (b) to indicate when and how the author defends its accomplishment; (c) to relate interpretation with other aims and methods proposed by Skinner; (d) to indicate contributions and limits of interpretation, according to the author. In this regard, we examined 35 texts of Skinner related to the subject, published between 1931 and 1990. Both as aim and method, we show that interpretation offers theoretical, methodological, and technological contributions to Skinner’s science, although it presents limits related to its inferential and speculative nature, as well as to its plausible and sometimes temporary format.
Main Authors: | Malavazzi,Dante Marino, Micheletto,Nilza |
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Format: | Digital revista |
Language: | English |
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Instituto de Psicologia, Universidade de Brasília
2021
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Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-37722021000100308 |
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