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“Any single historical event is too complex to be adequately known by anyone. It transcends all the intellectual capacities of men. Our practice is to wait until a sufficient number of details have been forgotten. Of course things seem simpler then! Our memories work that way; we retain the facts which are easiest to think about.”

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B. F. Skinner
B. F. Skinner

B. F. Skinner was an American psychologist known for his work on operant conditioning and behavior modification. He developed the science of behaviorism and his research had a significant impact on education, psychology, and other fields. more

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