behaviourism meaning

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behaviourism (noun): an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior.

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Definition of behaviourism

  1. an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior

    Synonyms: behaviorism, behavioristic psychology, behaviouristic psychology

    Type of: experimental psychology

    Kinds: reflexology

    Related forms: behaviouristic, behaviourist

Word lists: words starting with BE · words ending in SM · 12-letter words

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