Behaviorist
Pronunciation: /bɪˈheɪvjərɪst/
Behaviorist (noun)
- A person who believes learning and change come mainly from what someone does and the results that follow.
- A researcher who studies behaviour by looking at observable actions, not inner thoughts or feelings.
- A person who explains problems mainly through actions and rewards or punishments, rather than personal meaning.
Examples
- A behaviorist learns from actions and adjusts teaching methods.
- The behaviorist watches results and improves training through actions.