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1 Behaviorism A non mentalistic view of Psychology

2 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)

3 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.

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

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

6 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

7 The End


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