American psychologist
most influential behaviorist of the 20th century. He developed the concept of Operant Conditioning, a type of learning in which behaviors are shaped by their consequences, such as reinforcement or punishment.
He designed devices called Skinner boxes to study animal behavior under controlled conditions. He also applied his principles to human behavior and social issues, such as education, mental health, and social engineering.
Bio
Year of birth: (born::1904)
Year of death: (died::1990)
Nationality: (nationality::American)
Family: Father - William Arthur Skinner, Mother - Grace Madge Burrhus, Wife - Yvonne Blue
Period: (timecontext::20th century)
Works
Important Works: (impworks::The Behavior of Organisms, Walden Two, Beyond Freedom and Dignity)
Contributions: Developed the theory of operant conditioning, contributions to behaviorism
Key Ideas: (KeyIdeas::Operant Conditioning, Reinforcement, Behaviorism)
Known For: (KnownFor::Operant Conditioning, Skinner Box)
Influenced By: (influencedby::John B. Watson, Ivan Pavlov, Edward Thorndike)