behaviorism
US /bɪˈheɪ.vjɚ.ɪ.zəm/
UK /bɪˈheɪ.vjɚ.ɪ.zəm/
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behaviorisme
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 was een vooraanstaand voorstander van het behaviorisme.
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Many modern psychological therapies have roots in behaviorism.
Veel moderne psychologische therapieën vinden hun oorsprong in het behaviorisme.