Science and Human Behavior, Chapter 12: Punishment, Quote 1 Post author:B. F. Skinner Foundation Post published:July 7, 2016 Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day “The commonest technique of control in modern life is punishment.” (p. 182) Subscribe to RSS feed here You Might Also Like Recent Issues. Chapter 8: The School of the Future. Quote 3 February 14, 2019 Cumulative Record. Chapter 11: Reinforcement Today. Quote 29 August 30, 2022 Beyond Freedom and Dignity. Chapter 3: Dignity. Quote 18 September 1, 2021