What is a Skinner box?

A Skinner box, also known an operant conditioning chamber, is an enclosed apparatus that contains a bar or key that an animal can press or manipulate in order to obtain food or water as a type of reinforcement. Developed by B. F. read more

Skinner box Skinner box with 2 respond levers, 2 cue lights, 1 electrified floor, 1 house light and 1 speaker are above the cage An operant conditioning chamber (also known as the Skinner box) is a laboratory apparatus used to study animal behavior. read more

Without the Skinner box there is a strong likelihood that other outside influences, like sounds, lights, or even the researcher herself, might unintentionally influence the responding behavior of the rat. A Skinner box can be used by more than just behavioral psychologists. read more

A Skinner box is a device invented around 1930 by behavioral scientist B. F. Skinner of Harvard University. The Skinner box is used in a laboratory setting to study classical conditioning and operant conditioning in animals. read more