The Evolution of Verbal Behavior. Part 2.
From Dialogues on Verbal Behavior by B. F. Skinner Foundation
December 10, 2025 · 32 min · Season 2 · Episode 4
About this episode
David Roth and Dave Palmer continue their discussion on Skinner's paper regarding the evolution of verbal behavior, focusing on natural selection and selection by reinforcement.
In the second part of their discussion on Skinner's paper Evolution of Verbal Behavior , David Roth and Dave Palmer continue to talk about natural selection and selection by reinforcement.
People in this episode
Guests: David Roth, Dave Palmer
Topics covered
- verbal behavior
- natural selection
- selection by reinforcement
- Skinner's theories
- behavior analysis
Keywords
- verbal behavior
- natural selection
- reinforcement
- Skinner
- behavior analysis
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: B. F. Skinner Foundation
Books & works: Evolution of Verbal Behavior
More episodes of Dialogues on Verbal Behavior
- The Behavior of the Listener. Part 2 · December 23, 2025 · 33 min
- The Behavior of the Listener. Part 1 · December 17, 2025 · 36 min
- The Evolution of Verbal Behavior. Part 1. · December 3, 2025 · 39 min
- On "Having" a Poem. Part II. · November 26, 2025 · 40 min
- On "Having" a Poem. Part I. · November 19, 2025 · 46 min
- Chapter 19: Thinking · December 31, 2024 · 1h 13m
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Dialogues on Verbal Behavior podcast page.