B.F. Skinner
An influential behaviorist psychologist known for operant conditioning, the Skinner box, and the concept of reinforcement schedules.
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Videos Mentioning B.F. Skinner
183 - Building & Changing Habits with James Clear of "Atomic Habits"
Peter Attia MD
A psychologist mentioned in the context of early models of habit formation, specifically the stimulus-response-reward framework.
Isabel Behncke — Lessons from Sex and Play, What We Can Learn from Bonobos and Chimpanzees, and More
Tim Ferriss
A behavioral psychologist contrasted with Lorenz. Skinner focused on observable behavior and controlled experiments, often in laboratory settings, rather than the inner life of animals.
Jonathan Haidt: How to Help the Anxious Generation | The All-In Interview
All-In Podcast
A psychologist known for his work on behaviorism and operant conditioning, his principles are seen as foundational to the design of addictive social media platforms like TikTok.
Sheldon Solomon: Death and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #117
Lex Fridman
Behaviorist psychologist mentioned as an 'odd bedfellow' with Marx due to their shared belief that changing external conditions would necessarily improve human nature.
Peter Singer: Suffering in Humans, Animals, and AI | Lex Fridman Podcast #107
Lex Fridman
A famous behaviorist psychologist whose work is mentioned in the context of behavioral science.
Peterson Academy | Intro to Psychology | Dr. W. Keith Campbell | Lecture 1 (Official)
Peterson Academy
An influential behaviorist psychologist known for operant conditioning, the Skinner box, and the concept of reinforcement schedules.
ADHD & Time Blindness
Russell Barkley, PhD - Dedicated to ADHD Science+
Mentioned in relation to operant conditioning and stimulus-response behavior, contrasting with frontal lobe functions.
Susan Garrett (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Psychologist and behaviorist, mentioned as Marian Breland Bailey's graduate professor, known for his work on operant conditioning (Skinner box).
The psychology of self-motivation | Scott Geller | TEDxVirginiaTech
TEDx Talks
Behavioral psychologist who studied operant conditioning and the principles of reinforcement and punishment. His concept of 'selection by consequences' is cited as a basis for understanding motivation through rewards.