The relation between stimulus function and equivalence class formation

Article Abstract:

Fifty participants were exposed to a simple discrimation-training procedure in which six S+ functions were established for six arbitrary stimuli, and S- functions were established for a further six stimuli. The results indicate a number of ways in which the emergence of equivalence relations is affected by the functional classes in which the relevant stimuli participate.

Case studies, Stimuli (Psychology)

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Cui Bono? A review of breaking the spell: Religion as a natural phenomenon by Daniel C. Dennett

Article Abstract:

Daniel C. Dennett discusses various theories of Darwinian evolution process like replication, variation and selection which have operated in the evolution of religion. He believes that the origins of religion can be approached scientifically which will open a dialog between science and religion leading to moderation of religious extremism.

Analysis, Evolution (Biology), Evolution, Religion and science

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Transformation of avoidance response functions in accordance with same and opposite relational frames

Article Abstract:

The emergence of human avoidance behavior in the absence of contact with aversive event is researched. Results showed that most of the participants met the criteria for conditioned avoidance by emitting the avoidance response in presence of an aversive image and sound.

Avoidance (Psychology)

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