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What theoretical concepts are attributed to B. F. Skinner? Which one of these concepts had the greatest effect on the field of psychology? Why?

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A discussion on B.F. Skinner and this theorectial concepts as well as which had the greatest impact on pscyhology. 150 words, 1 reference.

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The theoretical concept attributed to B.F. Skinner are the theory of Operant Conditioning, which was based on a theory by Thorndike that was called Law of Effect (McLeod, 2013). Skinner then took that theory and expanded by calling it the Law of Effect - Reinforcement. His theory ...

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