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Functionalistic Theories

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Introduction
B.F. Skinner
Models created
Theoretical Concepts
Modern-day Relevancy
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B.F. Skinner
(March 20, 1904 August 18, 1990)

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B. F. Skinner Models
Operant Conditioning

Skinner Box

Reinforcement
interval (fixed or variable) and ratio (fixed or variable)

Behavior Modification
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Skinners Theoretical Concepts
Operant Conditioning

Skinner Box
Cumulative Recording

Reinforcement
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B.F. Skinner Modern-day
Relevancy
Operant Conditioning

Positive and Negative Reinforcement
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Conclusion
The views of B.F. Skinner are essential
and fundamentally important to the field
of psychology.
B.F. Skinner focused on operant
conditioning.
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References
From Pavlov to Skinner Box. Following the Path of Discovery
Repeat Famous Experiments and Inventions XXXXXX.
http://www.juliantrubin.com/bigten/skinnerbox.html
Huitt, W., & Hummel, J. (1997). An introduction to classical (respondent) conditioning.
Educational Psychology Interactive. Valdosta, GA: Valdosta State University.
Retrieved XXXX, 2010 , from
http://www.edpsycinteractive.org/topics/behsys/classcnd.html
Learning Theories -- A Primer Exercise. An Examination of Behaviorism: The
Psychology of Applied Learning. Dr. Lawrence Tomei and Myron H. Dembo. Revised
12-20-2006 Http://academics.rmu.edu/~tomei/ed711psy/b_skin.htm
Olson, M. & Hergenhahn, B. (2009) An introduction to Theories of Learning, Eight
Edition. Published by Prentice Hall. Copyright 2009 by Pearson Education, Inc.
Real Memory? XXXXX stray-ideas.blogspot.com/
www.kosmix.com/topic/b_f_skinner

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