“Psychological Linguistics” by J.R. Kantor (this book is available in our web in Spanish as Lingüística Psicológica), presents a comprehensive framework for understanding language as a complex system of behavior. It critiques traditional linguistic approaches, which often focus on abstract structures and mentalistic concepts, and argues for an objective, scientific understanding of language as a form of interbehavior—the reciprocal interactions between organisms and their environment. Kantor emphasizes that language is not simply a matter of words and sentences but a dynamic, context-dependent process of adjustment to people, things, and events. The book explores different types of language (referential, symbolic, gestural), analyzes the components of linguistic reaction systems, and examines the role of language in various situations including understanding, thinking, and intellectual attitudes. It also addresses the historical development of language, multilingualism, and speech deviations, providing a unique and insightful perspective on the nature and complexities of human communication.
