Behaviorist

Definition

A behaviorist is someone who follows the principles of behaviorism, which emphasizes that all behavior can be explained by conditioning and reinforcement.

Related terms

Classical Conditioning:

This term refers to learning through association, where an initially neutral stimulus becomes associated with another stimulus that naturally elicits a response.

Operant Conditioning:

This term refers to learning through consequences, where behaviors are strengthened or weakened depending on their consequences.

Skinner Box:

Named after B.F. Skinner, it's an experimental apparatus used to study operant conditioning in animals.