Renowned behavioral psychologist BF Skinner codified much of the science behind positive reinforcement-based animal training, and is a hero to many dog trainers. But for over half a century, his reputation has been tarnished by rumors that his daughter went crazy and killed herself because he raised her in a box. Annie interviews said daughter, Deborah Buzan, who is alive and sane. She was in fact raised in a box... sort of. Buzan discussed the "Air Crib," aka the "Baby...
Topics: B.F. Skinner, Behavior, Behaviorism, Behaviorology, Deborah Buzan
Claudia Hammond presents the history of psychology series which examines the work of the people who have changed our understanding of the human mind. This week she explores the legacy of BF Skinner and Behaviourism. One of the most famous psychologists of the 20th century, by applying to human learning the theory he developed through animal studies, he became one of the most controversial. Claudia is shown round his study by his daughter, Julie Vargas; remaining much as it was when he died in...
Topics: B.F. Skinner, Behavior, Behaviorism, Behaviorology, Claudia Hammond, Deborah Buzan
