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behaviorist
This term carries a strong academic and clinical connotation, specifically tied to the school of psychology that rejects introspection in favor of empirical observation. When used as a noun, it identifies a professional or theorist; when used as an adjective, it describes a methodology or theoretical framework.
In modern psychological discourse, the term is often contrasted with "cognitive" or "humanistic" approaches. While "behaviorist" was once the dominant paradigm, it is now frequently used to describe specific techniques, such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), rather than a totalizing view of the human mind.
Meanings
A psychologist who adheres to behaviorism, focusing on observable behaviors rather than internal mental states.
The behaviorist argued that the child's reaction was a learned response to a specific stimulus.
Relating to or based on the principles of behaviorism in psychology.
The researcher adopted a behaviorist approach to analyze the animal's conditioning.