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The Key Concepts of Behaviorism in Psychology
Behaviorism is a theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning, and conditioning ...
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Social Learning Theory
The basis of social learning theory is simple ... In operant conditioning, coined by B.F. Skinner, we learn through reinforcement or punishment. We avoid touching a pot of boiling water, for ...
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87 Years Ago, a Legendary Psychologist Discovered Skinner’s Law. It’s Still the Secret to Sticking With Your New Year’s Resolution
If you took an intro to psych course back in high school or college, you may remember B.F. Skinner as the father of “behaviorism.” He’s the guy who trained rats and pigeons to press levers ...
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One Analysis to Rule Them All
Originally borrowed from mathematics (Ponte, 1992), it is the central concept in behavior analysis, the perspective on psychology created by B. F. Skinner. The term refers to a core phenomenon ...
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What is Operant Conditioning Theory?
It was coined by American psychologist B.F. Skinner in 1937 ... fear that manipulates your companion’s behavior. Operant Conditioning Theory is not the only idea behind dog-training, but ...