notable figures: B F Skinner
(3.20.1904 - 8.18.1990)
This American psychologist's theory of operant conditioning of behavior laid the foundation for behavior therapy. (portrait courtesy PsychArt)
- B. F. Skinner Foundation
- Skinner, B. F. (1935). Two types of conditioned reflex and a pseudo type. Journal of General Psychology, 12, 66-77. [Major statement of operant behaviorism.] at Classics in the History of Psychology at Classics in the History of Psychology.
- Skinner, B. F. (1937). Two types of conditioned reflex: A reply to Konorski and Miller. Journal of General Psychology, 16, 272-279. [Reply to major critique of Skinner (1935).] at Classics in the History of Psychology.
- Skinner, B. F. (1948). 'Superstition' in the pigeon. Journal of Experimental Psychology, 38, 168-172. [A classic in learning theory.] at Classics in the History of Psychology.
- Skinner, B. F. (1950). Are theories of learning necessary? Psychological Review, 57, 193-216 at Classics in the History of Psychology.
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About Skinner
- Bjork, Daniel W. B.F. Skinner - A Life Paperback 1997
- Catania, A. Charles The Selection of Behavior - The Operant Behaviorism of B.F. Skinner - Comments and Consequences Paperback 1988
- Dews Festschrift for B F Skinner Hardcover 1977
- Evans, Richard I. Dialogue with B.F. Skinner Hardcover 1982
- Nye, Robert D. The Legacy of B.F. Skinner - Concepts and Perspectives, Controversies and Misunderstandings Paperback 1992
- Proctor, Robert W. The Goal of B.F. Skinner and Behavior Analysis (Recent Research in Psychology) Paperback 1990
- Puligandla, R. Fact and Fiction in B. F. Skinner's Science and Utopia - An Essay on Philosophy of Psychology Hardcover 1974
- Richelle, Marc N. B. F. Skinner - A Reappraisal Paperback 1995
- Smith (Editor), Laurence D. & Woodward, William R. (Editor) B. F. Skinner and Behaviorism in American Culture Hardcover 1996
- Todd, James T. & Morris, Edward K. (Editor) Modern Perspectives on B.F. Skinner and Contemporary Behaviorism (Contributions in Psychology, No 28) Hardcover 1995
- Wiener, Daniel N. B.F. Skinner - Benign Anarchist Hardcover 1996
By Skinner
- Ferster, C. B. et al Schedules of Reinforcement Paperback 1997
- Holland, James G & Skinner, B.F. The Analysis of Behavior - A Program for Self-Instruction Paperback 1961
- Skinner, B.F. About Behaviorism Paperback 1996
- Skinner, B.F. B. F. Skinner - Particulars of My Life, the Shaping of a Behaviorist, a Matter of Consequences 1985
- Skinner, B.F. Beyond Freedom and Dignity 1991
- Skinner, B.F. Contingencies of Reinforcement; a Theoretical Analysis
- Skinner, B.F. Science and Human Behavior Paperback 1965
- Skinner, B.F. Upon Further Reflection (Century Psychology Series) Hardcover 1986
- Skinner, B.F. Verbal Behavior Paperback 1991
- Skinner, B.F. Walden Two Paperback 1984 (originally published 1948)