Skinnerian (Noun)
Meaning
A follower of the theories or methods of B. F. Skinner.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- She had spent years studying under a well-known skinnerian, who'd trained her in the methods of operant conditioning.
- His graduate thesis explored the tensions between cognitive and skinnerian perspectives on learning.
- In the field of behavioral psychology, a bitter dispute erupted between skinnerian and humanistic camps.
- A leading skinnerian researcher argued that behavior modification could lead to tangible, lasting improvements in many children.
- Skinnerians argue that their research helps the social development and recovery from drug dependency among millions.