The completeness of systems and the behavioral repertoire

Journal/Book: J Mind Behav. 1995; 16: PO Box 522, Village Station, New York, NY 10014. Inst Mind Behavior Inc. 391-403.

Abstract: It is argued that behavior analysis is an actual or potential axiomatic system based upon the schedules of reinforcement which are behavioral, causative laws. Godel proved that all axiomatic systems are complete or consistent, but not both at the same time. The point is made that behavior analysis is an incomplete, consistent system. The system's incompleteness is compensated for by the concept of the behavioral repertoire which, although in part lying outside of the axiomatic core of behavior analysis, both extends and strengthens it.

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