Behaviorism A non mentalistic view of Psychology

B. F. Skinner Who influenced him?  Bertrand Russel’s (a British philosopher) discussion of J. B. Watson’s book on behaviorism. (Then, Watson himself)  H.G. Wells article on G. Bernard Shaw and Pavlov (Then Pavlov himself)

What were Skinner’s main contributions ? contributions  Developed the Skinner box as a way to study operant behavior.Skinner box  Important concepts: operant conditioning, reinforcement, contingencies of reinforcement, reinforcement schedules, discrimination learning, programmed instruction.  Developed the social implications of his theory.

B.F. Skinner's behavior Cumulative record of his publishing behaviorpublishing behavior

The Baby Box The aircribaircrib Deborah in aircrib What happened to Deborah Skinner who was raised in the "baby box"?Deborah Skinner

Skinner and Society Los Horcones and social engineeringLos Horcones Twin Oaks originally founded on Skinnerian principlesTwin Oaks founded on Skinnerian principles Behaviorists for Social Responsibility

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