Meaning of the word behaviourism in English

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behaviourism

US /bɪˈheɪ.vjɚ.ɪ.zəm/
UK /bɪˈheɪ.vjɚ.ɪ.zəm/
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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.

Example:
Skinner was a leading proponent of behaviourism.
Many psychologists today incorporate elements of behaviourism into their practice.
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