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From observation to principles of learning: A long and problematic route

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Commentary onJohnstonTimothy D. (1981) Contrasting approaches to a theory of learning. BBS 4:125–173.

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 February 2010

Claire F. Michales and
M. T. Turvey
Claire F. Michales
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, III. 60045
M. T. Turvey
Affiliation:
Departmenf of Psychology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Conn. 06268
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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 6 , Issue 1 , March 1983, pp. 181 - 182
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