The consequences of an act affect the probability of it’s occurring again.
Meaning of the quote
If you do something and it has good results, you're more likely to do it again. But if it has bad results, you'll probably avoid doing it again. The way your actions turn out can change whether you repeat them in the future.
About B. F. Skinner
B.F. Skinner was a renowned American psychologist who developed the theory of operant conditioning and founded the experimental analysis of behavior. He was a prolific author and is considered one of the pioneers of modern behaviorism, being the most influential psychologist of the 20th century.
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