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behaviourist

/ˈbɛvɪərɪzənt/ noun · British & US
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What does behaviourist mean?

noun

A person who studies or advocates behaviourism, the theory that human and animal behaviour can be explained in terms of external stimuli and responses.

Example

"The behaviourist's approach to child development was widely accepted by educators."

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