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Despite reports that behaviorism is dead or dying, examination of the data indicates otherwise. The opinions of psychology historians, the number of professional associations devoted to behaviorism, and the increasing number of behavioral publications all support the conclusion that behaviorism is vital and growing.
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Wyatt, W.J., Hawkins, R.P. & Davis, P. Behaviorism: Are Reports of Its Death Exaggerated?. BEHAV ANALYST 9, 101–105 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03391933
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