Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 6: An Operant Analysis of Problem Solving. Quote 1 Post author:B. F. Skinner Foundation Post published:June 15, 2018 Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day “The behavior observed when a man solves a problem is distinguished by the fact that it changes another part of his behavior and is reinforced and strengthened when it does so.” (p. 133) Subscribe to RSS feed here You Might Also Like About Behaviorism, Chapter 1: The Causes of Behavior?, Quote 1 January 19, 2017 Science and Human Behavior, Chapter 16: Thinking, Quote 11 September 26, 2016 Verbal Behavior: Extended Edition. Chapter 5: The Tact. Quote 30 February 27, 2025