B. F. Skinner

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B.F Skinner would agree with the quote “It’s simple. You read books—to learn facts—to get grades—to pass the course—to get a degree. It has nothing to do with thoughts.” by Lorraine Hansberry. Skinner pioneered the idea that humans could simply be reacting to life instead of actually learning as they move through time. He would support the idea that humans are conditioned to go through life in a certain way, and that little development occurs when people are forced into repetitive habits. Hasberry is stating that students are not truly learning, but instead going through motions that become extremely repetitive to them, all in attempt to get a certification for something they could possibly not have a deep understanding of. Instead of emphasizing

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