Burrhus Frederic Skinner (Noun)
Meaning
United States psychologist and a leading proponent of behaviorism (1904-1990).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Burrhus Frederic Skinner was a prominent figure in the development of operant conditioning theory.
- Skinner's work on behaviorism had a significant impact on the field of psychology in the United States.
- Burrhus Frederic Skinner is widely regarded as one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century.
- Skinner's book "Walden Two" is a utopian novel that explores the application of behavioral principles to society.
- Burrhus Frederic Skinner's contributions to the field of psychology are still widely studied and debated today.