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10 cze 2019 · The molar view of behavior is presented as a new scientific paradigm in behavior analysis. Paradigm shifts are, in fact, profound. I examine the “level of profundity” of some implications of Baum’s molar view of behavior.
The molecular view relies on the concepts of discrete, momentary events and contiguity between them, whereas the molar view relies on the concepts of temporally extended patterns of activity and correlations.
The radical behaviorists' denial of mental inner space and its contents is a rejection of a dualism that is fundamental to modern, commonsense folk psychology. In the commonsense view, the self dwells in inner space while the body deals with the outer world.
28 sie 2021 · Molar Behaviorism. Behaviorism is the philosophy that underpins a science of behavior, which is usually called behavior analysis. The central premise in behaviorism is that a science of behavior is possible. If a science of behavior were impossible, behaviorism would be unnecessary.
9 paź 2018 · An activity functions as an integrated whole composed of parts that are themselves smaller-scale activities. That behavior is defined by its function implies that behavior functions to change the environment in ways that promote reproductive success.
30 cze 2004 · Within behavior analysis exist two views of behavior. The older view sees behavior as consisting of discrete units, usually called responses. Since it treats behavior as made up of bits and pieces this way, it is aptly called molecular. The molar view of behavior offers an alternative.
30 cze 2004 · The molar and molecular views of behavior are not different theories or levels of analysis; they are different paradigms. The molecular paradigm views behavior as composed of discrete units (responses) occurring at moments in time and strung together in chains to make up complex performances.
