behaviorist
/bɪˈheɪvjərɪst/
noun
- A person who supports or practices behaviorism, a theory that psychology should study only observable actions, not thoughts or feelings.
- As a behaviorist, she focused on what people do rather than what they think.
- The behaviorist designed an experiment to see how rewards affect a child's learning.
- Many behaviorists believe that all behavior is learned through interaction with the environment.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to behaviorism or behaviorists.
- Her behaviorist methods helped the dog learn new tricks quickly.
- The behaviorist approach to teaching uses positive reinforcement to encourage good habits.
- Some critics argue that a purely behaviorist view ignores the role of emotions.