B.F. Skinner: The Father of Behaviorism

A look at the life and work of one of the 20th century's most influential psychologists

Burrhus Frederic Skinner (March 20, 1904 – August 18, 1990) was an American psychologist, behaviorist, inventor, and social philosopher.

Skinner is best known for his work on operant conditioning, a method of learning that uses positive and negative reinforcement to shape behavior. He also developed the Skinner box, a device used to study animal behavior in a controlled environment.

Skinner's work has had a profound impact on the field of psychology, and his ideas are still used today in a variety of applications, including education, animal training, and therapy.