skinnerian
/skɪˈnɪriən/
noun
- A person who follows or supports the psychological theories of B.F. Skinner.
- As a Skinnerian, she believed all behavior could be explained by conditioning.
- The conference was attended by many Skinners and cognitive psychologists.
- He called himself a Skinnerian because he studied how rewards affect learning.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to the psychological theories of B.F. Skinner, especially behaviorism and operant conditioning.
- The training program was based on Skinnerian principles of reinforcement.
- Skinnerian psychology focuses on how rewards and punishments shape actions.
- The teacher used Skinnerian methods, rewarding students with stickers for good behavior.