BF Skinner developed the theory of operant conditioning which argues that behavior is shaped by its consequences rather than associations to stimuli. Operant behavior is voluntary and influenced by reinforcement or punishment that increases or decreases the likelihood of the behavior reoccurring. Skinner researched operant conditioning using a Skinner Box which could deliver rewards or punishments on different reinforcement schedules like continuous, fixed ratio, variable ratio, fixed interval, and variable interval schedules.