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B F Skinner: A Fresh Appraisal

Synopsis
Explores the life and work of B F Skinner using archival material and footage. Traces the development of his ideas, shows his inventions of a new vocabulary to describe his insights, and offers a perspective on his behavioural research and conclusions.
Series
Giants of Psychology, Series
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS (PAL). b&w/col. 40 min.
Year of production
1999
Availability
Sale; 1999 sale: US$250.00 (+p&p)
Documentation
Accompanying learning guides and discussion questions. Available in printed form, on PC disk or online at www.davidsonfilms.com/skinner.htm
Subjects
Psychology
Keywords
operant conditioning; Skinner, Burrhus Frederic; social psychology

Credits

Cast
Murray Sidman 

Production Company

Name

Davidson Films Inc.

Distributor

Name

Davidson Films Inc.

Email
dfi@davidsonfilms.com
Web
http://www.davidsonfilms.com External site opens in new window
Phone
+1 888 437 4200
Fax
+1 805 594 0532
Address
735 Tank Farm Road
San Luis Obispo
CA 93401
USA
Notes
A US-based production and distribution company specialising in films relating to psychology, gerontology, child development, and neuroscience. Many of these feature footage or interviews with eminent scientists. Sale on DVD and supplied with closed captioning.

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