Early on in your first psychology course, you discover that many behavioral principles are based on
animal research. What is the basic premise for animal studies in behavioral psychology and who is
best associated with this position? Answer: The mechanisms for learning are the same for all species.
Skinner is best associated with this position due to his work with animals, pigeons in particular. He
cited his schedules of reinforcement as evidence that animals and humans alike respond to changes in
consequences.
