Skinnerism

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noun

The techniques and theories of B. F. Skinner.

Scrabble 16

Meanings

nounSkinnerism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe techniques and theories of B. F. Skinner.

Origin

From Skinner + -ian, after Burrhus Frederic Skinner, American experimental psychologist.

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Skinnerism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Skinnerism

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Chicago

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