The Behavioristic Attitude (1922)

The Behavioristic Attitude is a book written by William Alanson White in 1922. It is a seminal work in the field of psychology, specifically in the area of behaviorism. The book is an exploration of the behavioristic attitude, which is a way of looking at human behavior that focuses on observable actions rather than internal mental processes. White argues that behaviorism is a more scientific and objective approach to studying human behavior than other schools of psychology, such as psychoanalysis. He asserts that behaviorism is concerned with the relationship between stimuli and responses, and that behaviorists believe that behavior can be understood and predicted based on these relationships. The book covers a range of topics related to behaviorism, including the history of the field, the principles of behaviorism, and the practical applications of behaviorism in areas such as education and therapy. White also discusses the criticisms of behaviorism, including the idea that it is reductionist and ignores the complexity of human experience. Overall, The Behavioristic Attitude is an important work in the history of psychology, and it continues to be studied and debated by scholars today. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practical applications of behaviorism, and it remains relevant to anyone interested in understanding human behavior from a scientific perspective.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.