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In the search of laws, which govern human behavior, Skinner (1969) wrote “Science is, of course, more than a set of attitudes. It is a search for order, for uniformities, for lawful relations among the events in nature. It begins, as we begin, by observing single episodes, but it quickly passes on to the general rule, to scientific law. If we could not find some uniformity in the world, our conduct would remain haphazard and ineffective” (p. 13). Our intent in this concluding chapter is to summarize chapters in the book by identifying several salient themes that impact behavioral sport psychology assessment, intervention, and research. In doing so, we present a framework of evidence-based practice and associated recommendations that expand upon many of the suggestions offered by chapter authors.
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Tenenbaum, G., Gershgoren, L. (2011). Conclusions and Recommendations: Toward a Comprehensive Framework of Evidenced-Based Practice with Performers. In: Luiselli, J., Reed, D. (eds) Behavioral Sport Psychology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-0070-7_15
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