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B. F. Skinner

B. F. Skinner (1904–1990) was an American psychologist, philosopher and inventor.

Also recorded as Burrhus Frederic Skinner; Skinner BF; Burrhus F. Skinner; B.F. Skinner.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Burrhus Frederic Skinner.

Born at Susquehanna Depot in 1904, died at Cambridge in 1990.

In detail

B. F. Skinner studied at Harvard University and Hamilton College. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is psychology and behavioral analytics. Edward Thorndike, Ivan Pavlov and John B. Watson are recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at United States. Employment is recorded with Harvard University, University of Minnesota and University of Chicago. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Philosophical Society and National Academy of Sciences.

Works named in the authority record are The Behavior of Organisms and Beyond Freedom and Dignity.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, Howard Crosby Warren Medal, Humanist of the Year and APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “B. F. Skinner”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q213195: B. F. Skinner

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