Skinner's Big Idea

By Henry Irving Dodge

Book Overview

Skinner's Big Idea is a book written by Henry Irving Dodge that explores the life and work of B.F. Skinner, a renowned psychologist and behaviorist. The book delves into Skinner's theories on behaviorism, his experimental methods, and his contributions to the field of psychology.The book begins with a brief overview of Skinner's early life and education, before delving into his groundbreaking research on operant conditioning. Skinner's famous Skinner box, where he studied the behavior of rats and pigeons, is discussed in detail, as well as his development of the concept of reinforcement.Skinner's contributions to the field of psychology are also explored, including his work on language acquisition and his theories on the nature of human behavior. The book also discusses Skinner's controversial views on free will and determinism, and his criticisms of traditional psychoanalytic theories.Throughout the book, Dodge provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of Skinner's work, making it an ideal introduction for anyone interested in the history of psychology or behaviorism. Skinner's Big Idea is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163754897
• ISBN13: 9781163754894
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"