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“I would have been glad to agree to let them all proceed henceforth in complete ignorance of psychology, if they would forget my opinion of chocolate sodas or the story of the amusing episode on a Spanish streetcar.”

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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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