Molar versus molecular as a paradigm clash

Authors
Baum, WM
Citation
Wm. Baum, Molar versus molecular as a paradigm clash, J EXP AN BE, 75(3), 2001, pp. 338-341
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology,"Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIOR
ISSN journal
00225002 → ACNP
Volume
75
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
338 - 341
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-5002(200105)75:3<338:MVMAAP>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
The molar view of behavior arose in response to the demonstrated inadequacy of explanations based on contiguity. Although Dinsmoor's (2001) modificati ons to two-factor theory render it irrefutable, a more basic criticism aris es when we see that the molar and molecular views differ paradigmatically. The molar view has proven more productive.