behaviourism
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 behaviourism.
Skinner was een vooraanstaand voorstander van het behaviorisme.
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Many psychologists today incorporate elements of behaviourism into their practice.
Veel psychologen nemen tegenwoordig elementen van het behaviorisme op in hun praktijk.