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The molecular view relies on momentary events and momentary causation, which leads to postulating hypothetical momentary events and causes when none are apparent, whereas the molar view relies on extended activities and extended causation, avoiding postulation of hypothetical constructs.
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 molar approach has the...
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.
This insight provides the answer to many philosophical questions about thinking, sensing, and feeling. Confusion about private events arises in large part from failure to appreciate fully the radical implications of replacing mentalistic ideas about language with the concept of verbal behavior.
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.
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.
30 cze 2004 · The molar view stems from a conviction that behavior is continuous, as argued by John Dewey, Gestalt psychologists, Karl Lashley, and others. The molar paradigm views behavior as inherently extended in time and composed of activities that have integrated parts.
