behaviorism
US /bɪˈheɪ.vjɚ.ɪ.zəm/
UK /bɪˈheɪ.vjɚ.ɪ.zəm/
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béhaviorisme
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.
Skinner était un fervent partisan du béhaviorisme.
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Many modern psychological therapies have roots in behaviorism.
De nombreuses thérapies psychologiques modernes ont leurs racines dans le béhaviorisme.