behaviorist

[bi-hayv-yer-ist]

noun

1. Psychology.,  a person who subscribes to behaviorism, either theoretically or in its application to clinical practice.

adjective

1. Psychology.,  relating to, adhering to, or promoting behaviorism.

Example Sentences

But after consulting with Pasadena Humane, which promised to put its finest behaviorists on the job, her fears were assuaged.

From Los Angeles Times

I suspected it was a crock, so I began by turning to the feline fanatic's go-to expert in times of bewilderment and crisis: cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy.

From Salon

For years, caregivers and animal behaviorists at wildlife sanctuaries — which have taken on the “retired” medical animals — have worked to treat these symptoms, often to great success.

From Salon

In addition to establishing human speech models as a useful tool in analyzing animal communication -- which could benefit biologists, animal behaviorists and more -- this research has important implications for animal welfare.

From Science Daily

Skinner, the famous behaviorist who had devised a test chamber to study learning in rats.

From New York Times