The dialogue of C. Rogers and B. Skinner on problems of human behavior control (June 11-12, 1962, Duluth)

The article is a dialogue between C. Rogers and B. Skinner on problems of learning and behavior control, The leaders of the humanistic and the behavioral schools in psychology define their positions and argue about personal freedom, principles of power and management, approaches to education, criteria of effective communication, etc. The materials display a pronounced difference between the cognitive-behavioral approach and the humanistic approach. The first, postulates control over human behavior from the outside and development of effective methods of outside management. The other is oriented towards confidence in man and recognizes primary Importance of his inner life.