Skinnerian

[ ski-neer-ee-uhn ]

noun

1. a psychologist who follows behaviorist theories developed by B. F. Skinner.

adjective

1. of or relating to theories developed by Skinner, especially concerning operant conditioning.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Skinnerian¹

First recorded in 1955–60; Skinner + -ian

Example Sentences

Such boys, however, were in a minority, the spirit of the place being decidedly Skinnerian.

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