Science and Human Behavior, Chapter 12: Punishment, Quote 11 Post author:B. F. Skinner Foundation Post published:July 21, 2016 Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day “Severe punishment unquestionably has an immediate effect in reducing a tendency to act in a given way. This result is no doubt responsible for its widespread use.” (p. 190) Subscribe to RSS feed here You Might Also Like Cumulative Record. Chapter 9: A Case History in Scientific Method. Quote 7 May 10, 2022 Upon Further Reflection. Chapter 5: The Evolution of Behavior. Quote 1 May 13, 2020 About Behaviorism, Chapter 3: Innate Behavior, Quote 3 March 13, 2017