Learning and Behaviour

Synopsis

Archive film of B F Skinner’s laboratory, in which Charles Collingwood presents for TV viewers typical experimental and training procedures with pigeons and human learners. Skinner and Herrnstein talk about their work. Skinner examines implications of his theory for individual freedom.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. b&w. 26 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1960

Availability

Hire? Part of collection sold by BSIP to University of Cambridge, Department of Psychology in December 1991

Uses

Discussion material for courses in history of psychology or learning theory.*

Subjects

Psychology

Keywords

behavioural psychology; Skinner, Burrhus Frederic

Credits

Cast

Charles Collingwood

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

BSIP Europrofile Ltd

Phone

020 8946 8644

Fax

020 8946 4599

Address

Hill House
96 Wimbledon Hill
London
SW19 7PB

Notes

Contact: Dr Hartley Millar (2/01), e-mail hmillar@cix.couk

Name

University of Cambridge, Department of Psychology