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B. F. Skinner's legacy to human infant behavior and development
J L Gewirtz1, M Peláez-Nogueras
1Department of Psychology, Florida International University, Miami 33199.
The American Psychologist
|November 1, 1992
Summary
B. F. Skinner
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- B. F. Skinner's work significantly influences behavioral research.
- Understanding infant development requires examining environment-infant interactions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe and exemplify B. F. Skinner's legacy in human behavioral research.
- To highlight the utility of operant learning in explaining infant development.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing the operant-learning paradigm.
- Analyzing sequential changes in behavior patterns.
Main Results:
- The operant-learning paradigm offers practicality and efficiency.
- It provides a comparative advantage over other approaches for studying infant behavior.
Conclusions:
- Skinner's operant-learning paradigm is a valuable framework for understanding infant development.
- This approach effectively explains sequential changes in infant behavior patterns.