Skinner Reading
Assignment
Skinner Reading Assignment
Readings
Skinner: Chapter 15 of History of Psychology in Letter.
Questions about the readings
All answers must be at least 1 paragraph and remember a paragraph is at least 4
intricate sentences. Please read the announcement on paragraph structure. This
assignment does not need to be in APA format and does not require a reference
section. Make sure to number each question so we know which question you are
answering.
1. First, find 1 piece of information that you found interesting about
Skinner and why you found it interesting. This can be a fact about something
that they did, something that happened in their lives, an interesting quote,
idea, etc… Do not use information from the assigned readings. Get the
information from a reliable website, magazine, journal, or textbook. i.e. not
info from a website with a lot of advertisements. An .edu site would be a good
resource.
2. Describe the “baby tender” based on the letters from the “History of
Psychology in Letters” book. How did it take care of a babies needs including
temperature controls, diaper changes etc…
3. What are your personal thoughts on the “baby tender” including some of its
advantages and disadvantages. Do you think it could be a viable option for
parents nowadays?
4. Provide a specific and detailed example of how Skinner’s principles of
operant conditioning have helped people in their everyday lives and/or in
institutions (i.e. colleges, prisons). Use the correct operant conditioning
terminology from the textbook in your answers
- Skinner Reading Assignment
