skinnerian
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Definition
Adjective:
- Relating to B. F. Skinner or his behaviorist psychology: Describing concepts, methods, or principles associated with the psychologist B. F. Skinner, particularly those emphasizing operant conditioning and the analysis of behavior in terms of environmental consequences.
Noun:
- A follower of the theories or methods of B. F. Skinner: A person who adheres to or advocates for the behaviorist psychology developed by B. F. Skinner.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- The researcher used a Skinnerian approach, setting up a controlled environment to study reinforcement schedules.
- His Skinnerian perspective led him to focus solely on observable behaviors rather than internal mental states.
Noun:
- As a dedicated Skinnerian, she advocated for the application of operant conditioning in educational settings.
- The debate featured a Skinnerian arguing against a cognitive psychologist.
Advanced Usage
"Skinnerian behaviorism": The specific school of thought within behaviorism developed by B. F. Skinner.
- The course focused on the foundations of Skinnerian behaviorism.
"Skinnerian box" (often simply "Skinner box"): A controlled chamber used in operant conditioning experiments with animals.
- The rat was placed in a Skinnerian box to study its lever-pressing behavior.
Variants and Related Words
- Skinnerianism (n): The doctrines or practices associated with B. F. Skinner's theories.
- His work was a clear example of Skinnerianism in practice.
Synonyms
- Adjective: Behaviorist (specifically of the operant conditioning tradition).
- Noun: Behaviorist, operant conditioner.
Related Phrases
- Skinnerian conditioning: Another term for operant conditioning, as developed by Skinner.
- The therapy utilized techniques based on Skinnerian conditioning.
Adjective
- of or relating to B. F. Skinner or his behaviorist psychology
Noun
- a follower of the theories or methods of B. F. Skinner