Introduction -- Skinner's early biography -- 3 influences on Skinner -- Darwin, Freud, Pavlov's dog studies -- Classical/operant-conditioning -- Operant-conditioning defined -- Shaping demonstration -- 3 term contingency -- Reinforcer definition -- positive, negative, punishment -- Baby in a box controversy -- Treatment of autism -- Walden II -- Skinner's last lecture -- Printable learning guide.
Summary:
Presents a respectful introduction to the man and his ideas, dispelling some common myths and illustrating his concepts with clever animations and telling current applications of his work.
Series:
Giants series.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)85834937
Locations:
UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)
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