Skinner’s Theories of Behaviorism
Words: 406 2633In the landscape of psychological thought, B.F. Skinner stands as a towering figure whose ideas have extended far beyond the realm of theory into practical, everyday applications. His approach to behaviorism, focused on operant conditioning, has profoundly influenced not just psychology but also education, technology, and environmental planning. Skinner's theory was revolutionary for its insistence that behavior is a function of its consequences—essentially, that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are more likely to recur, while those followed by negative outcomes […]