Behaviourist (Noun)
Meaning
A psychologist who subscribes to behaviorism.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The behaviourist argued that human behaviour is entirely the result of external stimuli and conditioning.
- As a behaviourist, she focused on observable actions and dismissed the idea of an unconscious mind.
- The behaviourist approach to psychology emphasizes the role of environment and learning in shaping human behaviour.
- The behaviourist rejected the idea of free will, instead believing that all behaviour is the result of prior causes.
- The behaviourist's research on conditioning and reinforcement helped to shape the field of applied psychology.