behaviorist

Thân thiện

A behaviorist observes a child interacting with a puzzle.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Relating to behaviorism: Pertaining to the psychological theory that focuses on observable and measurable behaviors, rather than internal mental states, as the primary subject of study.

2. Noun:

   • A psychologist who subscribes to behaviorism: A professional who practices or advocates for the principles of behaviorism, emphasizing the role of environmental factors in shaping behavior through conditioning.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:

  • The professor took a behaviorist approach to the study of learning.
  • This is a classic behaviorist experiment on stimulus and response.

• Noun:

  • B.F. Skinner was a famous behaviorist.
  • The behaviorist designed a reinforcement schedule to modify the child's actions.

Advanced Usage

• "Behaviorist perspective": A viewpoint or framework that analyzes actions based on the principles of behaviorism.
  • From a behaviorist perspective, all behavior is learned through interaction with the environment.

Variants and Related Words

• Behaviorism (n): The school of psychology associated with the behaviorist approach.
  • Behaviorism was a dominant force in psychology during the mid-20th century.
• Behavioristic (adj): An alternative adjective form with the same meaning as "behaviorist."
  • His research is grounded in behavioristic principles.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Behavioristic.
• Noun: Behavioral psychologist.

Related Phrases

• "Behaviorist theory": The body of principles explaining behavior from a behaviorist standpoint.
  • According to behaviorist theory, positive reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to behaviorism
   • behavioristic psychology

Noun

1. a psychologist who subscribes to behaviorism

Từ đồng nghĩa

• behavioristic
• behaviouristic
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