1. a person who studies or practices behaviorism, the psychological theory that focuses on observable behaviors rather than mental processes
Usage: psychology

1. relating to or characteristic of behaviorism or behaviorists
Usage: psychology

Examples

• The behaviorist studied how rewards and punishments affected learning.
• B.F. Skinner was a famous behaviorist who developed theories about conditioning.
• The behaviorist approach focuses on changing observable actions rather than thoughts.
• Many behaviorist techniques are used in animal training.
• The behaviorist perspective dominated psychology in the early 20th century.
• Her behaviorist methods helped students improve their classroom conduct.
• The therapist used behaviorist principles to treat the patient’s phobia.