Reflections on Behaviorism and Society. Chapter 3: The Ethics of Helping People. Quote 11 Post author:B. F. Skinner Foundation Post published:August 2, 2019 Post category:Skinner's Quote of the Day “The mistake [concerning “rights”] is to generalize from those who cannot help themselves to those who can. For the latter, a much more fundamental right—the right to live in a reinforcing environment—must be considered.” (p. 42) You Might Also Like Cumulative Record. Chapter 23: Current Trends in Experimental Psychology. Quote 24 July 10, 2023 Contingencies of Reinforcement. Chapter 8: Behaviorism at fifty. Quote 20 August 30, 2018 Cumulative Record. Chapter 9: A Case History in Scientific Method. Quote 20 May 27, 2022