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The initials B. F. in B. F. Skinner stand for Burrhus Frederic Skinner. Skinner was an American psychologist and behavioral scientist who is best known for his work on operant conditioning. Skinner's theory of operant conditioning states that behavior is a function of its consequences. That is, behavior that is reinforced is more likely to occur again, while behavior that is punished is less likely to occur again.