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behaviorists

behaviorists is the plural of behaviorist.

Meaning of behaviorist

Noun

behaviorist (plural behaviorists)

  1. (US) One who studies behavior of humans or animals.
  2. (US, countable) A supporter of behaviorism.
    • The behaviorist has nothing to say of “consciousness.” How can he? Behaviorism is a natural science. He has neither seen, smelled nor tasted consciousness nor found it taking part in any human reactions. How can he talk about it until he finds it in his path?1928, John B. Watson, The Ways of Behaviorism, New York; London: Harper & Borthers Publishers, page 3

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What is behaviorists the plural of?
Behaviorists is the plural of behaviorist.

Words near behaviorists in the dictionary

  1. behaviorisms
  2. behaviorist
  3. behavioristic
  4. behavioristically
  5. behavioristics
  6. behaviorists
  7. behaviormetric
  8. behaviormetrics
  9. behaviors
  10. behaviorwise
  11. behaviour

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