Listed In: Psychologists
Birthdate: March 20, 1904
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: August 18, 1990
Burrhus Frederic Skinner was a prominent American psychologist recognized for his contributions to behaviorism and operant conditioning. He was a professor at Harvard University and is best known for developing the principle of reinforcement, which highlights how consequences influence behavior. Skinner established the experimental analysis of behavior and behavior analysis, introducing tools like the Skinner box and the cumulative recorder. As a prolific author, he published several influential works such as “Schedules of Reinforcement” and “Verbal Behavior,” making substantial contributions to the field of modern behaviorism.
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