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Behaviorism

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).

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Behaviorism

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  1. Behaviorism A non mentalistic view of Psychology

  2. B. F. SkinnerWho 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? • Developed the Skinner box as a way to study operant behavior. • 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 behavior

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

  6. Skinner and Society • Los Horcones and social engineering • Twin Oaks originally founded on Skinnerian principles • Behaviorists for Social Responsibility

  7. The End

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