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The psychology classic - a detailed study of scientific theories of human nature and the possible ways in which human behavior can be predicted and controlled - from one of the most influential behaviorists of the 20th century and the author of Walden Two.

About Behaviorism is about the controversial philosophy known as behaviorism, written by its leading exponent.

From author and psychologist B. F. Skinner, regarded by many as the most important and influential psychologist since Freud, comes Walden Two. This fictional outline of a modern utopia has been a center of controversy ever since its publication in 1948. Set in the United States, it depicts a society in which human problems are solved by a scientific technology of human conduct.

B.F. Skinner (March 20, 1904-August 18, 1990) was an American psychologist, behaviorist, author, inventor, and social philosopher. Considering free will to be an illusion, Skinner saw human action as dependent on consequences of previous actions, a theory he would articulate as the principle of reinforcement: If the consequences to an action are bad, there is a high chance the action will not be repeated; if the consequences are good, the probability of the action being repeated becomes stronger.

Discover the groundbreaking work of one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century in Understanding B.F. Skinner. This comprehensive and accessible guide explores Skinner’s revolutionary contributions to behaviorism, operant conditioning, reinforcement theory, and the psychology of learning. Whether you’re a student of psychology, an educator, a therapist, or simply curious about how human behavior can be shaped and understood, this book provides a deep dive into Skinner’s theories and legacy. From the invention of the famous Skinner Box to the controversial ideas in ...

Drawing on a wealth of psychological research, Alfie Kohn points the way to a more successful strategy based on working with people instead of doing things to them. "Do rewards motivate people?" asks Kohn. "Yes. They motivate people to get rewards." Seasoned with humor and familiar examples, Punished by Rewards presents an argument unsettling to hear but impossible to dismiss.

Over half a century after its initial publication in 1957, Verbal Behavior has remained in high demand and continues to contribute to science and society. The documented efficacy of Skinner's practices has maintained the popularity of Verbal Behavior despite the initial criticism from Noam Chomsky's allegedly fatal review. In fact, his research has inspired techniques that have proven increasingly successful with aberrant behavior disorders, such as autism and delayed speech.

Beginning with B. F. Skinner and the legend of a child raised in a box, Lauren Slater takes us from a deep empathy with Stanley Milgram's obedience subjects to a funny and disturbing re-creation of an experiment questioning the validity of psychiatric diagnosis. Previously described only in academic journals and textbooks, these often daring experiments have never before been narrated as stories, chock-full of plot, wit, personality, and theme.

After more than a decade of dead-end dates and dysfunctional relationships, Christie Tate has reclaimed her voice and settled down. Her days of agonizing in group therapy over guys who won’t commit are over, the grueling emotional work required to attach to another person tucked neatly into the past.

Applied Behavior Analysis, the science that grew from B. F. Skinner's philosophy of Radical Behaviorism, has been as misunderstood as its founder. Often called anti-humanistic or somehow taking away freedom and autonomy, Applied Behavior Analysis is actually the polar opposite of its mischaracterizations. In I Can’t if I Don’t Know How: B. F. Skinner, Humanism, ABA and Promoting Freedom, psychologist and BCBA Dr. Bobby Newman carefully examines the history of Applied Behavior Analysis and Skinner's writings. Combining these writings with personal stories from his career, Dr. Newman ...

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Welcome to AetherSX2 Insights, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of AetherSX2, the premier PlayStation 2 emulator for Android. Join us as we explore everything from the latest updates and features to tips and tricks for optimizing your gaming experience. Each episode features in-depth discussions with experts, user experiences, and detailed guides on how to get the most out of AetherSX2. Whether you're a seasoned emulator enthusiast or just getting started, this show provides valuable insights and practical advice to enhance your gaming journey. Tune in for engaging conversations, ...

The savage ocean planet of Spatterjay draws visitors with very different agendas. Erlin is immortal and seeks a reason to keep living. Janer hosts a hive mind, which paid him to find this planet. And Keech is an agent of Earth who’s been dead for 700 years – but still hunts a notorious criminal. On Spatterjay’s vast waterscapes, only the Old Captains risk the native life forms and their voracious appetites. However, they are now barely human. And somewhere out there Keech’s target – the Skinner – runs wild.

Known by the name of the psychological experiment that fostered his emotionless brutality, Skinner founded his career in "asset protection" on fear. To touch anyone under Skinner's protection was to invite destruction. A savagely effective methodology, until Skinner's CIA handlers began to fear him as much as his enemies did and banished him to the hinterlands of the intelligence community.

A plane explodes mid-flight and plunges to disaster from the Scottish skies, the British and American defence secretaries among the victims. Now Edinburgh’s Deputy Chief Constable Bob Skinner must lead the most high-profile investigation of his career. The means of destruction is apparent from the start, but the investigation quickly grows more puzzling. When Skinner himself is wrenched from the case, his colleagues struggle with the mass of clues while he fights for his life, trapped with the secret horrors of his past.

This dog care and training guide for beginners will show you the basics of handling your puppy the pack-leader´s way: From setting up the training area and getting the equipment and supplies you will need, to claiming your role as pack leader and conditioning him to obey your basic commands.

Frank Skinner is undoubtedly one of the funniest and most successful comedians appearing on British screens. Born Chris Collins in 1957, he grew up in the West Midlands where he inherited his father's passion for football, a West Bromich Albion supporter, along with a liking for alcohol. Expelled from school at 16, Frank held various jobs, later going on to gain an MA in English Literature.

Retired FBI Agent Franklin Walton was enjoying retirement and fishing when he received a strange package. This was strange, since he's never gotten mail there before. When he opened the box, there was a vase and a card. The card read "ARE YOU READY?" He dropped the vase and noticed three fingers on the floor.