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Course Syllabus

  1. Introduction to Behaviorism and B.F. Skinner
  2. Operant Conditioning: Core Principles
  3. Reinforcement Strategies
  4. Punishment Strategies
  5. Schedules of Reinforcement
  6. Skinner's Inventions and Experimental Evidence

Study Notes

Introduction to Behaviorism and B.F. Skinner

Behaviorism is a school of thought in psychology that emphasizes the study of observable behavior rather than internal mental processes. Early behaviorists, like John B. Watson, believed psychology should be a purely objective science, focusing on stimuli and responses. B.F. Skinner later refined this, introducing the concept of operant conditioning.

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