Skinner's theory

Definition

B.F. Skinner was a behaviorist who proposed that behavior is shaped by consequences, and his theory focuses on how rewards and punishments influence learning.

Related terms

Behaviorism:

The belief that behavior can be explained through observable actions and their consequences.

Reinforcement:

The process of increasing the likelihood of a certain behavior by providing rewards or removing aversive stimuli.

Punishment:

The process of decreasing the likelihood of a certain behavior by providing negative consequences or aversive stimuli.