B. F. SKINNER IS BACK.

The article focuses on B. F. Skinner's early work in behaviorism and his unusual World War II project to train pigeons as living missile-guidance systems. Topics include the origins and principles of behaviorism, the influence of Pavlov's conditioning experiments, and Skinner's development of operan...

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Publicado en:	First Things: A Monthly Journal of Religion & Public Life no. 356; pp. 19 - 26
Autor principal:	PRASSAS, NIKOLAS
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Institute on Religion & Public Life Oct2025
Materias:	Skinner, B. F. (Burrhus Frederic), 1904-1990 Behaviorism (Psychology) World War II Learning theories in education Guided missiles
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Sumario:	The article focuses on B. F. Skinner's early work in behaviorism and his unusual World War II project to train pigeons as living missile-guidance systems. Topics include the origins and principles of behaviorism, the influence of Pavlov's conditioning experiments, and Skinner's development of operant conditioning as a foundation for modern behavioral science.