Associations to the word «Skinner»

Wiktionary

SKINNER, noun. Someone who skins animals.
SKINNER, noun. One who deals in skins, pelts, or hides.
SKINNER, proper noun. A surname​.
SKINNER BOX, noun. (behavioral sciences) A box or cage in which a subject (usually an animal) may be isolated from outside influences and studied; used in operant conditioning experiments where the subject can operate a lever to obtain a reward or avoid a painful shock.

Dictionary definition

SKINNER, noun. United States actor (1858-1942).
SKINNER, noun. United States actress noted for her one-woman shows (1901-1979).
SKINNER, noun. United States psychologist and a leading proponent of behaviorism (1904-1990).
SKINNER, noun. A person who prepares or deals in animal skins.
SKINNER, noun. A worker who drives mules.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley