Science and Human Behavior, Chapter 6: Shaping and Maintaining Operant Behavior, Quote 6 Post author:B. F. Skinner Foundation Post published:March 29, 2016 Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day “The contingency which improves skill is the differential reinforcement of responses possessing special properties.” (p. 95) Subscribe to RSS feed here You Might Also Like Recent Issues. Chapter 5: Genes and Behavior. Quote 3 December 27, 2018 Beyond Freedom and Dignity. Chapter 1: A Technology of Behavior. Quote 23 July 1, 2021 Science and Human Behavior, Chapter 7: Operant Discrimination, Quote 20 May 10, 2016