Skinner

• Who was Shinner in the context of behaviorism?

  Shinner was a fan of behaviorism who suggested the concept of free will is an illusion.
• What does Shinner suggest about free will?

  Shinner suggests that free will is an illusion.
• According to Shinner, what is the cause of all human behavior?

  All human behavior is the direct result of operant conditioning.
• What is operant conditioning?

  Operant conditioning is learning through reinforcement and punishment.
• How do individuals learn to avoid unpleasant behaviors according to operant conditioning?


  Individuals learn to not repeat behaviors that have unpleasant consequences (punishment).
• How do individuals learn to repeat pleasant behaviors according to operant conditioning?

  Individuals learn to repeat behaviors that have pleasant consequences (reinforcement).
• What are the key components of operant conditioning?

  • Reinforcement: Increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.
  • Punishment: Decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.