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Skinnerian

Definition:

Relating to or characteristic of B.F. Skinner, an influential American psychologist known for his work in behaviorism.

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Senses:

Sense 1:

Referring to the theories or principles of B.F. Skinner.

Example Sentence: The skinnerian approach focuses on the role of reinforcement in shaping behavior.

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Sense 2:

Pertaining to or following the methods of operant conditioning developed by B.F. Skinner.

Example Sentence: The skinnerian technique of shaping behavior has been widely used in animal training.

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Sense 3:

Relating to the Skinner Box, a device used in psychological experiments to study operant conditioning.

Example Sentence: The skinnerian paradigm employed a Skinner Box to investigate the effects of reinforcement on behavior.

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