Dialogues on Verbal Behavior

David Roth and Dave Palmer discuss the third article added to the Extended Edition of Verbal Behavior, The Behavior of the Listener".

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.

In this insightful discussion, David C. Palmer, a behavior analyst and expert in Skinnerian analysis, dives into the evolution of verbal behavior and selectionism. He explores how Darwin's selectionism offers an understanding of order without supernatural design. Palmer illuminates the role of reinforcement in shaping behavior and connects cultural practices to survival strategies. Through examples like hygiene and weaponry, he reveals how cultural traits are selected over generations, highlighting the blurred lines of cultural selection in our interconnected world.

Dave Palmer and David Roth continue their conversation on Skinner's On "Having" a Poem and provide additional responses to Noam Chomsky's appraisal of Skinner's Verbal Behavior.

In Season 2, David Roth and Dave Palmer discuss supplemental material added to the Extended Edition of Verbal Behavior. In the first episode, David and Dave discuss a paper On "Having" a Poem and dive into Skinner's understanding of the creative process. The episode features Skinner's voice from the recording of the talk On "Having" a Poem.

Dave Palmer and David Roth wrap up their conversation on Skinner's Verbal Behavior with a discussion of Chapter 19, Thinking, Two Personal Epilogues, and Appendix: The Verbal Community. Dave and David will be back soon in Season 2, with dialogues on the additional material found in the Extended Edition of Verbal Behavior, recently published by the B. F. Skinner Foundation.

Dave Palmer and David Roth discuss Chapter 18 of B. F. Skinner's Verbal Behavior, Logical and Scientific Verbal Behavior.

Dave Palmer and David Roth discuss Chapter 17 of Verbal Behavior, Self-Strengthening of Verbal Behavior and analyze how speakers manipulate their own behavior .

Dave Palmer and David Roth discuss Chapter 16 of B. F. Skinner's Verbal Behavior, Special Conditions of Self-Editing.

Dave Palmer and David Roth move on to Part V of Verbal Behavior, The Production of Verbal Behavior. Chapter 15, Self-Editing is discussed.