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Skin⋅ner⋅i⋅an

  [ski-neer-ee-uhn]
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–noun
1. a psychologist who follows behaviorist theories developed by B. F. Skinner.
–adjective
2. of or pertaining to theories developed by Skinner, esp. concerning operant conditioning.
Origin:
1955–60; Skinner + -ian
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Skin·ner·i·an   (skĭ-nîr'ē-ən)   
adj.  Of or relating to the behavioristic theories and methods of B.F. Skinner.
n.  A follower of B.F. Skinner's theories or methods.
Skin'ner·ism (skĭn'ə-rĭz'əm) n.
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Main Entry: 1Skin·ner·ian
Pronunciation: ski-'nir-E-&n, -'ner-
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, or suggestive of thebehavioristic theories of B. F. Skinner <Skinnerian behaviorism>

Main Entry: 2Skinnerian
Function: noun
: an advocate of the behavioristic theories of B. F. Skinner
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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