behaviorist

• Relatif au béhaviorisme, théorie psychologique qui se concentre sur les comportements observables et les réactions plutôt que sur les états mentaux internes.

Relating to the psychological theory of behaviorism, which focuses on observable actions and responses rather than internal mental states.

1. Relating to behaviorismC1formal

   Of or pertaining to the psychological theory of behaviorism, which focuses on observable actions and responses rather than internal mental states.

   Comportementaliste (relatif au béhaviorisme)

   • The behaviorist approach emphasizes conditioning and reinforcement.
   • Her research takes a behaviorist perspective on learning.
   • Behaviorist theories were influential in early 20th-century psychology.

   Synonymesbehavioristicbehaviouristic

2. A proponent of behaviorismC1formal

   A psychologist or thinker who subscribes to the principles of behaviorism.

   béhavioriste

   • B.F. Skinner was a famous behaviorist who studied operant conditioning.
   • The behaviorist argued that all behavior is learned through interaction with the environment.
   • Many modern behaviorists apply their theories to education and therapy.

• Nom désignant un psychologue ou un spécialiste qui adhère au béhaviorisme, une théorie qui se concentre sur le comportement observable plutôt que sur les états mentaux internes.

A noun referring to a psychologist who subscribes to behaviorism, a theory that focuses on observable behaviors rather than internal mental states.

1. A psychologist who subscribes to behaviorismC1formal

   A psychologist who adheres to the school of behaviorism, focusing on observable behaviors rather than internal mental states.

   béhavioriste (psychologue)

   • The behaviorist designed an experiment to study conditioned responses.
   • Many behaviorists argue that all actions are learned through interaction with the environment.
   • A prominent behaviorist, B.F. Skinner, developed the theory of operant conditioning.

   Synonymesskinnerian

2. Of or relating to behaviorismC1formal

   Relating to the psychological theory of behaviorism, which emphasizes the study of observable behavior.

   comportementaliste (relatif au béhaviorisme)

   • The behaviorist approach is often used in educational settings to modify student behavior.
   • Her research takes a behaviorist perspective on language acquisition.
   • The therapist used behaviorist techniques to help the patient overcome phobias.

   Synonymesbehavioralbehavioristic