ABSTRACT
B.F.Skinner has become the most famous psychologist of his time through his exposition of radical behavorism, and his creation of operant conditioning. To some extent Skinner’s notoriety has obscured his more substantial contributions to psychology. In trying to reach the broadest possible audience through popular writings, it was, perhaps, inevitable that Skinner’s position would become oversimplified. Also his promotion of unusual or controversial social doctrines has made Skinner the object of unfounded criticism. Polemic attacks are usually based on Skinner’s popular sources, rather than his more thoughtful works.
