Science and Human Behavior, Chapter 6: Shaping and Maintaining Operant Behavior, Quote 7 Post author:B. F. Skinner Foundation Post published:March 30, 2016 Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day “The reinforcement which develops skill must be immediate. Otherwise, the precision of the differential effect is lost.” (p. 96) Subscribe to RSS feed here You Might Also Like Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 1: The Role of the Environment. Quote 25 February 13, 2018 Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 1: The Role of the Environment. Quote 14 January 29, 2018 Cumulative Record. Chapter 13: Teaching Machines. Quote 2 October 20, 2022