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social science subjects > counseling and psychotherapy > counseling > key people in counseling > B. F. Skinner
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B. F. Skinner  

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  • Having made contributions that were as profound as they were practical, Burrhus Frederic (B. F.) Skinner was one of the most eminent psychologists of the 20th century. Born on March 20, 1904, in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, he developed an early penchant for inventing and experimenting, was a keen observer of biology and behavior, and read Francis Bacon. [Source: Encyclopedia of Counseling; Skinner, B. F. (1904–1990)]

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