Meaning of the word behaviorism in English
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behaviorism
US /bɪˈheɪ.vjɚ.ɪ.zəm/
UK /bɪˈheɪ.vjɚ.ɪ.zəm/
Noun
1.
the theory that human and animal behavior can be explained in terms of conditioning, without appeal to thoughts or feelings, and that psychological disorders are best treated by altering behavior patterns.
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Skinner was a leading proponent of behaviorism.
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Many modern psychological therapies have roots in behaviorism.
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