behaviorism
US /bɪˈheɪ.vjɚ.ɪ.zəm/
UK /bɪˈheɪ.vjɚ.ɪ.zəm/
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behaviorismo
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 foi um dos principais proponentes do behaviorismo.
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Many modern psychological therapies have roots in behaviorism.
Muitas terapias psicológicas modernas têm raízes no behaviorismo.