O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image

behaviorist

/ˈbɛhəvɪərɪst/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does behaviorist mean?

noun

A person who studies or applies the science of behavior, especially in relation to learning and conditioning. A behaviorist is someone who focuses on observable behavior rather than mental processes.

Example

"The psychologist was a renowned behaviorist who spent her career studying the effects of reinforcement on human behavior."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Etymologically related

Synonyms for behaviorist

Antonyms of behaviorist

Rhymes with behaviorist