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What did Skinner want to apply his techniques and theories to?

  • Design of schools

  • Design of prisons

  • Design of a human community

  • Design of hospitals

Answer

Skinner wanted to apply his techniques and theories to the design of a human community, in order to create a more humane and efficient society. He believed that by understanding how people learn and behave, it would be possible to design environments that would encourage positive behavior and discourage negative behavior.
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