Skinnerian

[ski-neer-ee-uhn]

Skin·ner·i·an

[ski-neer-ee-uhn]
noun
1.
a psychologist who follows behaviorist theories developed by B. F. Skinner.
adjective
2.
of or pertaining to theories developed by Skinner, especially concerning operant conditioning.

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Origin:
1955–60; Skinner + -ian
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skinnerian

adjective
1. of or relating to B. F. Skinner or his behaviorist psychology 

noun
1. a follower of the theories or methods of B. F. Skinner 
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