skinnerian
IPA: skˈɪnɝˈiʌn
Root Word: Skinnerian
noun
- (psychology) A person who endorses the behavioristic tradition of B. F. Skinner, that is, psychology should study the conditions under which behavior occurs, and that behavior is observable and measurable, as are the environmental conditions that control it.
adjective
- (psychology) Of or pertaining to the methods and theories of B. F. Skinner
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Examples of "skinnerian" in Sentences
- The psychologist developed a skinnerian approach to studying behavior through reinforcement and punishment
- She conducted a skinnerian experiment to see if positive reinforcement would increase productivity
- The skinnerian theory suggests that our actions are influenced by past experiences and consequences
- His skinnerian philosophy emphasized the importance of environmental factors in shaping behavior
- The skinnerian perspective has been widely used in education to promote learning through positive reinforcement
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