CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

BEHAVIOURIST THEORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Operant Conditioning was developed by B.F. Skinner?
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Skinner studied and developed the operant conditioning theory that is popular today. After conducting several animal experiments, Skinner (1938) published his first book, The Behavior of Organisms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Operant conditioning was first described by behaviorist B.F. Skinner. His theory was based on two assumptions. First, the cause of human behavior is something in a person’s environment.

Detailed explanation-3: -Skinner (1904–1990) is referred to as the Father of operant conditioning, and his work is frequently cited in connection with this topic. His 1938 book “The Behavior of Organisms: An Experimental Analysis", initiated his lifelong study of operant conditioning and its application to human and animal behavior.

Detailed explanation-4: -BF Skinner He developed the theory of operant conditioning through observable stimulus and behavior, instead of thinking or feeling.

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