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Pigeon Theory
"the research that I described in The Behavior of Organisms appeared in a new light. It was no longer merely an experimental analysis. It had given rise to a technology."
Burrhus Fredric Skinner
"Skinner Box" Rat Theory
Reinforcing stimuli is a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior producing it. It can strengthen if given positive reinforcement, or weaken if given negative reinforcement.
In this situation, positive reinforcement was used every time the action of pulling the lever was enacted. However, if food had stopped coming when the level was pulled, that would have caused negative reinforcement.
1990-1989
Baby Tender
With hopes for a safer crib, one without bars and blankets that could pose a hazard to the baby during the night. Skinner concocted what he called, “the baby box.“ This box consisted of an enclosed area constructed out of plexiglass, with a built in heater.
"The consequences of an act affect the probability of it's occurring again"- Skinner
"A failure is not always a mistake, it may simply be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake is to stop trying."- Skinner
