behaviorism
An approach focusing on observable behavior which, generally assuming that behavior is…An approach 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.
Meaning
2 senses(US, countable, uncountable)An approach 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.
Behaviorismus
бихевиори́змbixeviorízm, бихевиори́стикаbixeviorístika
біхевіори́змbixeviorýzm
(US, uncountable)The theory that a mental state is identical to the disposition or tendency to behave in accordance with the physical causes; statements about the mind are reducible to statements of physical behavior.
Supporters of behaviorism claim that to be "in pain" is nothing more than the tendency to wince, yelp, scream "ouch!" and so on.
- an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior
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plural: behaviorismsSynonyms
13 synonyms- an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior:behaviourismbehavioristic psychologybehaviouristic psychology
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