B.F. Skinner, or Burrhus Frederic Skinner, was an influential American psychologist, behaviorist, author, inventor, and social philosopher. He was born on March 20, 1904, and died on August 18, 1990. Skinner is best known for his work in the field of behaviorism, particularly his development of the theory of operant conditioning, which emphasizes the role of reinforcement and punishment in shaping behavior.
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