- Skinnerian
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Skinnerian
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Skinnerian — Skin·ner·ian ski nir ē ən, ner adj of, relating to, or suggestive of the behavioristic theories of B. F. Skinner Skinnerian n an advocate of the behavioristic theories of B. F. Skinner … Medical dictionary
Skinnerian — /ski near ee euhn/, n. 1. a psychologist who follows behaviorist theories developed by B. F. Skinner. adj. 2. of or pertaining to theories developed by Skinner, esp. concerning operant conditioning. [1955 60; SKINNER + IAN] * * * … Universalium
Skinnerian — 1. noun A person who endorses the behavioristic tradition of , 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. 2.… … Wiktionary
Skinnerian — adj. of or pertaining to the behaviorist theories and methods of B.F. Skinner (American psychologist) … English contemporary dictionary
skinnerian — skin·ner·ian … English syllables
Skinnerian — /skɪˈnɪəriən/ (say ski nearreeuhn) adjective of or relating to the theories of operant conditioning and behaviour therapy associated with the work of BF Skinner …
Skinnerian — I noun a follower of the theories or methods of B. F. Skinner • Hypernyms: ↑follower II adjective of or relating to B. F. Skinner or his behaviorist psychology • Pertains to noun: ↑Skinner • Derivationally related for … Useful english dictionary
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