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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.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Skinnerian1

First recorded in 1955–60; Skinner + -ian
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Example Sentences

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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?

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

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

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