Definition

A person who studies or specializes in the behavior of humans or animals, often focusing on how they act in different situations.

Example

The behaviorist observed the dog's reactions to various stimuli during the experiment.

Conversation

I was reading about a behaviorist who studies how pets react to training.

That sounds interesting! What did you learn?

They believe understanding animal psychology helps improve training methods.

I can see how a behaviorist would be really helpful for pet owners.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Behaviorist → It is formed from "behavior" (from Middle English *beheior*, meaning manner of conducting oneself) and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A behaviorist is someone who studies or practices behavior, particularly in psychology.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who studies how people conduct themselves — that's what a behaviorist does.

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