behaviorist
Definition
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.
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.
Adjective
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of or relating to behaviorism
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behavioristic psychology
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Noun
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a psychologist who subscribes to behaviorism
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