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B.F. Skinner
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American behaviorist (1904–1990)

Also known as: B. F. Skinner, Burrhus Frederic Skinner, Burrhus F. Skinner, Skinner BF, Беррес Фредерик Скиннер, بورهوس فريدريك سكينر

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Known works

  • How to enjoy your old age (1985)
  • Pa.delà la liberté et la dignité (1971)
  • Skinner for the classroom (1982)
  • B.F. Skinner's Walden 2 (1984)
  • Upon further reflection (1987)