August 15, 2025
In this interview conducted by Eve Segal in 1988, B.F. Skinner discusses the evolution of verbal behavior, emphasizing its role in understanding the mind and human behavior. He argues against introspection and cognitive psychology, advocating for behaviorism’s focus on environmental influences.
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May 29, 2025
In this presentation to the Society for the Quantitative Analyses of Behavior (SQAB) in 1998, Murray Sidman describes the development (from 1965 to 1975) of behavior-change programs implemented outside the animal laboratory to benefit humans before such application was established formally as an entity derived from the experimental analysis of behavior. The presentation illustrates the use of an inductive method in practice, where working with a fluid behavior stream entails making intervention decisions on the spot.
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November 22, 2022
This tutorial by Melissa Mackal and Robert Wallander provides both an introductory and practical review of what behavior-analytic terminology is, when you should use it, and the reasons why using it is so crucial to effective and ethical practice.
Multimedia Tutorial
July 25, 2022
In this 1972 conversation with John M. Whiteley, B.F. Skinner addresses a variety of important issues in education. He advocates using positive reinforcement and behavioral approaches to instruction to improve both our educational system and our culture. Topics addressed include aversive control, free will, effective instruction, morality, culture, philanthropy, educational reform, and programmed versus natural contingencies.
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February 19, 2022
We are happy to announce a German version of our tutorial, Mastering the Basics of Visual Analysis! This version was generously translated by Timo Lüke, Theresa M. Steiner, Kerstin Ninaus, and Sarah El Kholtei and is available for free in the Open Educational Resources section of our site.
Multimedia Tutorial
August 20, 2021
The debate between the behaviorism of B.F. Skinner and the structuralism of Noam Chomsky continues to this day. Now hear directly from both men, in a series of archival interviews and speeches spanning several decades, as they address the philosophical and practical differences between their approaches.
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January 2, 2020
Have you ever wanted to casually drink your coffee from a cool FoxyLearning mug while wearing a hat that says I ♥ OBM? Probably not, but now you can! We now have fun FoxyLearning and behavioral science merchandise for no particular reason! They make great gifts for yourself or a fellow behavior nerd.
