Chomsky vs. Skinner: In Their Own Words | 1.5 BCBA CEUs
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BCBA CEUs: 1.5 CEUs
In 1957, B.F. Skinner published the book Verbal Behavior. In 1959, a young linguist named Noam Chomsky published a review of that book that sharply criticized Skinner’s behaviorism in general and his behavioral approach to language acquisition in particular. The debate between the pragmatism of Skinner and the structuralism of Chomsky continues to this day. Now hear directly from both men, in a series of archival interviews and speeches spanning several decades, as they address the philosophical and practical differences between their approaches.
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In 1957, B.F. Skinner published the book Verbal Behavior. In 1959, a young linguist named Noam Chomsky published a review of that book that sharply criticized Skinner’s behaviorism in general and his behavioral approach to language acquisition in particular. Chomsky’s review became arguably more influential and well-known than Skinner’s book, and it played a key role in the “cognitive revolution” that soon came to dominate both psychology and linguistics.
The debate between the pragmatism of Skinner and the structuralism of Chomsky continues to this day. Now hear directly from both men, in a series of archival interviews and speeches spanning several decades, as they address the philosophical and practical differences between their approaches. Topics addressed include:
- Verbal behavior, linguistics, and language acquisition
- Structuralism
- Morality
- Nature vs. nurture
- Fascism and racism
- Rule-governed behavior
- Universal grammar
Preview
Below is the entire non-interactive version of this video. It does not contain embedded questions or completion tracking like the CEU version of the module.
Additional information
| Format | Interactive Video |
|---|---|
| Type of CEU | General |
| Total CEUs | 1.5 |
| Publication Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Last Updated | Mar 10, 2026 |
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28 reviews for Chomsky vs. Skinner: In Their Own Words | 1.5 BCBA CEUs
Customers highly value hearing directly from Chomsky and Skinner through original footage, finding it informative and insightful. The module effectively clarifies their differing perspectives on linguistics and behaviorism, making it a valuable resource for BCBA professionals. Reviewers frequently described it as fascinating, interesting, and engaging.
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