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

The personal angle is OK, but why not bake in some more meat: the Skinnerian reinforcement schedule that HQ uses so effectively or other touchstones of contemporary culture that require in-the-moment attention?

From New York Times

It's this vicious Skinnerian cycle that conscious computing seeks to break.

From The Guardian

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

From Project Gutenberg