“Blaming B.F. Skinner for the behaviours of others is like blaming Newton when something falls on your head.”
When others attempt to make use of rewards or “punishment” and it goes wrong, why is Skinner blamed? Please don’t shoot the messenger; rather, read what he actually had to say about behaviour analysis, reinforcement (not rewards) and punishment. Understand that many people incorrectly apply behavioural strategies without engaging in proper analysis of the behaviour targeted for change.
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