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B.F. Skinner

/ˌbiːˈɛf ˈskɪnər/proper noun
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B.F. Skinner refers to Burrhus Frederic Skinner, an influential American psychologist and behaviorist whose work laid the foundation for modern behavioral science. He pioneered the concept of operant conditioning, emphasizing how rewards and punishments shape behavior, and his ideas have been applied in education, therapy, and even animal training to foster positive change in everyday life.

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