Skinnerian

American  

[ski-neer-ee-uhn] / skɪˈnɪər i ən /

noun

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

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adjective

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

Etymology

Origin of Skinnerian

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