Word: skinnerismâ
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Dates: during 1971-1971
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Mothers who practice Skinnerism???knowingly or by instinct?have an easier time with their youngsters when they reward good behavior instead of punishing bad. Explains Skinner: "If a mother goes to her baby only when he yells, she reinforces fussing. But when she goes to him while he's happy and perhaps saying 'Mama' softly, the baby will always speak to her that...
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