skinnerian

• Relatif aux théories ou méthodes de B.F. Skinner, notamment en ce qui concerne le béhaviorisme et le conditionnement opérant.

Relating to the theories or methods of B.F. Skinner, especially concerning behaviorism and operant conditioning.

1. Relating to B.F. Skinner's psychologyC1formal

   Of or relating to the behaviorist theories and methods of the psychologist B.F. Skinner, emphasizing operant conditioning and reinforcement.

   skinnérien

   • The Skinnerian approach focuses on observable behaviors rather than internal mental states.
   • Her teaching method is heavily Skinnerian, using rewards to shape student behavior.
   • The study employed a Skinnerian framework to analyze animal learning patterns.

• Nom désignant un adepte ou un partisan des théories et méthodes psychologiques de B. F. Skinner, en particulier ses travaux sur le béhaviorisme et le conditionnement opérant.

A noun referring to a follower or advocate of the psychological theories and methods of B. F. Skinner, particularly his work on behaviorism and operant conditioning.

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1. Follower of Skinner's theoriesC1formal

   A person who adheres to or advocates the psychological theories and methods of B. F. Skinner, particularly his work on operant conditioning and behaviorism.

   skinnérien

   • The conference was attended by many Skinnerians who debated the role of reinforcement in learning.
   • As a dedicated Skinnerian, she designed her classroom around positive reinforcement.
   • The psychologist was a well-known Skinnerian, focusing on observable behaviors rather than internal mental states.