Radical Behaviorism and the Social Order

Isaac Prilleltensky

doi:10.1002/j.2161-007X.1991.tb00967.x

Radical Behaviorism and the Social Order

Isaac Prilleltensky

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Abstract

Attempts by radical behaviorists to create a better society are marked by serious analytical and philosophical shortcomings. It is argued that the allegiance of behaviorism to the ideology of technocracy serves primarily to reinforce existing societal structures. Although behaviorism is being used mostly to preserve the regnant social order, it is suggested that behaviorism is potentially capable of becoming a significant catalyst for social change. 1991 American Counseling Association

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	104-111
Number of pages	8
Journal	Counseling and Values
Volume	36
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2161-007X.1991.tb00967.x
State	Published - 1991
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Social Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Religious studies

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