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Creativity and the radical behaviorism of B. F. Skinner
Creativity and the radical behaviorism of B. F. Skinner

Author(s): MURRAY J. GODDARD
Subject(s): Comparative Psychology, Behaviorism
Published by: Addleton Academic Publishers
Keywords: creativity; determinism; free will; radical behaviorism; B. F. Skinner; unconscious;

Summary/Abstract: Major creative insights may challenge the fundamental assumptions of a discipline and may generate vigorous (and negative) reactions. Further, such creative insights may require that a scholar courageously defies the crowd and zeitgeist, strives to overcome obstacles and challenges to their views, and develops a strong work ethic that facilitates creativity. B. F. Skinner’s radical behaviorism is considered as a prototypical example of a major creative insight and current psychological research is discussed that supports Skinner’s writings. In addition to showing how radical behaviorism was a major creative insight, the present article evaluates Skinner’s writings with the aim to “buy low and sell high” as advocated by an investment approach to creativity (Sternberg & Lubart 1995)

  • Issue Year: 6/2024
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 89-103
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: English
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