behaviourist
noun [ C ] psychology, social sciences specialized (US behaviorist) uk/bɪˈheɪ.vjə.rɪst/ us/bɪˈheɪ.vjɚ.ɪst/
行为主义者
someone who supports the theory of behaviourism (= the theory that human or animal behaviour is based on mental training and the influence of habit, rather than being explained by thoughts and feelings)
Skinner was a behaviourist and advocated the theory of operant conditioning. 斯金纳是一位行为主义者，他拥护操作性条件反射理论。
行为学家
someone whose study or work is related to animal behaviour
an animal behaviourist 一名动物行为学家
a practising canine behaviourist 一名执业的犬类行为学家
See: behaviourism
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- This would be behaviourism, and Wittgenstein was not a behaviourist.
- They are fanatical behaviourists, believing that everything is subject to unlimited moulding and rearrangement through a process of reward and punishment.
- This technique of free association is a contribution to psychology which is used widely by psychotherapists, including behaviourists.
- Primate tool use has been studied by animal behaviourists.
- As a practising canine behaviourist, I have seen a steady increase in behaviour problems.
- Seek advice from a vet, animal behaviourist, or reputable dog trainer.
behaviourist
adjective uk/bɪˈheɪ.vjə.rɪst/ us/bɪˈheɪ.vjɚ.ɪst/
行为主义者
supporting or relating to the theory of behaviourism (= the theory that human or animal behaviour is based on mental training and the influence of habit, rather than being explained by thoughts and feelings)
He's written a behaviourist account of the emotions. 他从一个行为主义者的角度对情绪进行了描述。
the relevance of behaviourist ideas to language teaching 行为主义思想与语言教学的相关性
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- Up to the 1960s behaviourist models of learning pervaded educational practice.
- The point serves as a corrective to behaviourist tendencies in general.
- Watson became known for his behaviourist approach, which he later applied to human behaviour.
- She takes seriously the views of certain behaviourist scientists who question whether the term "play" should be applied to animals.