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The Skinner Box, also known as an operant conditioning chamber, is a device used in experiments conducted by B.F. Skinner to study animal behavior. It's designed to provide a controlled environment for reinforcing or punishing specific behaviors.
The Skinner box is rooted in behavioral psychology, specifically operant conditioning theory, which was developed by B.F. Skinner. It illustrates how behavior is shaped by consequences.
B.F. Skinner's experiments using the Skinner box demonstrated that animals, including pigeons and rats, could be trained to perform certain behaviors through reinforcement or punishment.