Dialogues on Verbal Behavior

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David C. Palmer, PhD, and David Roth provide chapter-by-chapter in-depth analysis of B. F. Skinner's classic, VERBAL BEHAVIOR.

  1. The Behavior of the Listener. Part 2

    12/23/2025

    The Behavior of the Listener. Part 2

    David Roth and Dave Palmer wrap up Season II of the podcast by continuing the discussion on Skinner's paper "The Behavior of the Listener".

    33 min
  2. The Behavior of the Listener. Part 1

    12/17/2025

    The Behavior of the Listener. Part 1

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

    36 min
  3. The Evolution of Verbal Behavior. Part 2.

    12/10/2025

    The Evolution of Verbal Behavior. Part 2.

    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.

    32 min
  4. The Evolution of Verbal Behavior. Part 1.

    12/03/2025

    The Evolution of Verbal Behavior. Part 1.

    In this episode David Roth asks Dave Palmer to provide listeners with an introduction to Skinner's paper Evolution of Verbal Behavior by going deeper into the topic of variation and selection.

    39 min
  5. On "Having" a Poem. Part II.

    11/26/2025

    On "Having" a Poem. Part II.

    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.

    40 min
  6. On "Having" a Poem. Part I.

    11/19/2025

    On "Having" a Poem. Part I.

    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.

    46 min
  7. Chapter 19: Thinking

    12/31/2024

    Chapter 19: Thinking

    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.

    1h 13m
  8. Chapter 18: Logical and Scientific Verbal Behavior

    12/24/2024

    Chapter 18: Logical and Scientific Verbal Behavior

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

    1h 59m
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David C. Palmer, PhD, and David Roth provide chapter-by-chapter in-depth analysis of B. F. Skinner's classic, VERBAL BEHAVIOR.

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  • Creator
    B. F. Skinner Foundation
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    25
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    Clean
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    © B. F. Skinner Foundation
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