1st Edition
The War Between Mentalism and Behaviorism On the Accessibility of Mental Processes
By William R. Uttal
Copyright 2000
218 Pages
by
Psychology Press
218 Pages
by
Psychology Press
218 Pages
by
Psychology Press
Also available as eBook on:
This book considers one of the most fundamental, but only infrequently considered, issues in psychology--Are mental processes accessible by means of verbal reports and/or experimental assays? It is argues that this is the main characteristic distinguishing between behaviorism and mentalistic cognitivism. The answer posed by the author is that, with few exceptions and for the most fundamental... Read more
Contents: The Issue--Mentalism Versus Behaviorism. The Critics Speak Against Mentalism. Some Arguments Against Behaviorism. Toward a Renewed and Revitalized Psychophysical Behaviorism. Epilogue: Conclusions and Emerging Principles
Biography
William R. Uttal
"A respected scientist and author, Uttal argues logically and writes lucidly."
—CHOICE
