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“It has always been the task of formal education to set up behavior which would prove useful or enjoyable later in a student's life.”

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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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