Regarding Skinner's alleged opposition to theory

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Skinner did not oppose theory altogether, but rather he believed that theory should be based on careful observation rather than speculation or mentalistic assumptions. He believed that a behavioral theory could be developed through systematic experimentation and observation. In his book, "About Behaviorism," he wrote, "A science of behavior, like other sciences, should be both descriptive and functional. It should provide an ordered account of behavior and an interpretation of its orderly properties. It should discover the variables that control behavior and use this knowledge to effect a desired change."

Regarding Skinner's Alleged Opposition to Theory