Fifty years ago he was fifty years old

Abstract

The basic principles of Skinner's theory, particularly his conception of science, behavior, organisms, etc., have not always been understood. This has led him to be criticized, often in a not proper guided way. We reply some of the frequently received criticisms: private behaviors, complex behaviors, the black box, its applicability and its effectiveness. In summary, through this work we intend to pay a tribute and spread what being a behaviourist means in today's psychology.