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Behavioral and Brain Sciences (2001), 24 : 534-535 Cambridge University Press
Copyright © 2001 Cambridge University Press
Published online by Cambridge University Press 06 Nov 2001
 
Behavioral and Brain Sciences (2001), 24:3:534-535 Cambridge University Press
Copyright © 2001 Cambridge University Press

Short Communication

Heeding Darwin but ignoring Bernard: External behaviors are not selected, internal goals are

Gary A. Cziko a1
a1 Department of Educational Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL 61820 g-cziko@uiuc.edu www.uiuc.edu/ph/www/g-cziko

Abstract

Hull et al. see responses and properties of responses as units of selection in behavioral change. However, this perspective cannot account for goal-directed behavior in which organisms employ variable means to reliably attain intended consequences. An alternative perspective is offered in which the intended consequences (goals) of behavior serve as the units of selection in behavior change.


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