Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 7: The Phylogeny and Ontogeny of Behavior. Quote 6 Post author:B. F. Skinner Foundation Post published:July 16, 2018 Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day “Ontogenic contingencies remain ineffective until a response has occurred. The rat must press the lever at least once “for other reasons” before it presses it “for food.” (p. 175) Subscribe to RSS feed here You Might Also Like Beyond Freedom and Dignity. Chapter 4: Punishment. Quote 13 October 21, 2021 Beyond Freedom and Dignity. Chapter 1: A Technology of Behavior. Quote 3 June 3, 2021 About Behaviorism, Chapter 11: The Self and Others, Quote 4 July 13, 2017