Beyond the Concepts: Applying Psychology to Life - Conditioning Society: Lessons from B.F. Skinner and Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde

Welcome to the second episode of Beyond the Concept: Applying Psychology to Life!

In this episode, I explore the thought-provoking ideas of B.F. Skinner and his vision for shaping society through behavioral conditioning. I reflect on how his work connects with Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s powerful Inaugural Prayer Service sermon, which called for unity and dignity in a time of deep division.

Join me as I discuss how these concepts apply to my personal life, particularly as a mother of a transgender child, and how they inspire my advocacy work. I’ll also reference insights from my textbook, A History of Psychology: Globalization, Ideas, and Applications by Lawson and colleagues (2017), to further explore Skinner’s impact on psychology and society.

Key Topics Covered:

• B.F. Skinner’s th ...