Who is famous for his work in operant conditioning and behavioral modification?
Correct answer: A. Skinner
- A. Skinner
- B. Wundt
- C. Thorndyke
- D. Kohler
Explanation
B. F. Skinner is best known for operant conditioning, in which behaviour is shaped by its consequences, and for applying reinforcement principles in behaviour modification. Thorndike studied the law of effect, but Skinner developed the operant framework most directly.
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