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Behaviourism

An approach to psychology focusing on observable behavior, denying any independent significance for mind, and usually assuming that behavior is determined by the environment.

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An approach to psychology focusing on observable behavior, denying any independent significance for mind, and usually assuming that behavior is determined by the environment.

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behaviorismnoun	An approach to psychology focusing on observable behavior which, generally assuming that behavior is determined by the environment and denying any independent significance for mind, largely ignores any pathophysiological processes which may, or may not, underlie subjective, behavioral phenomena.
behavioristic psychologynoun	an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior
behaviouristic psychologynoun	an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Behaviourism"

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Word	Definition
behaviorismnoun	An approach to psychology focusing on observable behavior which, generally assuming that behavior is determined by the environment and denying any independent significance for mind, largely ignores any pathophysiological processes which may, or may not, underlie subjective, behavioral phenomena.
behavioristic psychologynoun	an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior
behaviouristic psychologynoun	an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior
skinneriannoun	(psychology) A person who endorses the behavioristic tradition of B. F. Skinner, that is, psychology should study the conditions under which behavior occurs, and that behavior is observable and measurable, as are the environmental conditions that control it.
behavournoun	(obsolete) Alternative form of behavior. [(uncountable) Human conduct relative to social norms.]
behavornoun	(obsolete) Alternative form of behavior. [(uncountable) Human conduct relative to social norms.]
problematisationnoun	British standard spelling of problematization.
cognitive behavioural therapistnoun	(British spelling) Alternative form of cognitive behavioral therapist. [(American spelling) A medical professional who employs the techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy.]
organisationnoun	Non-Oxford British English and Australian standard spelling of organization.
banalizationnoun	American and Oxford British English standard spelling of banalisation.
cognitive behavioural therapynoun	(Commonwealth) Alternative spelling of cognitive behavioral therapy. [(psychology) A psychotherapeutic approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions, focussing on a client's current state rather than on their past.]
alienisationnoun	British standard spelling of alienization.
scepticismnoun	(British spelling) Alternative spelling of skepticism. [(philosophy) The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic.]
systematisationnoun	(British spelling) Alternative form of systematization. [The act of systematizing]
able-bodismnoun	Alternative spelling of able-bodyism. [Ableism: a prejudice in favor of the able-bodied.]
stylisationnoun	(British) Alternative spelling of stylization. [The process or result of designing or presenting in accordance with a style. Adoption of a style.]
macrobehaviournoun	Alternative form of macrobehavior. [Relatively large-scale behavior.]
specialisationnoun	Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of specialization. [The act or process of specializing.]
skin colournoun	(British spelling) Alternative spelling of skin color. [(literally) The color of human skin.]
show biznoun	Alternative spelling of showbiz.