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behaviourism
OXFORD DICTIONARY
behaviourism, n. (US behaviorism) Psychol.
1 the theory that human behaviour is determined by conditioning rather than by thoughts or feelings, and that psychological disorders are best treated by altering behaviour patterns.
2 such study and treatment in practice.
1 the theory that human behaviour is determined by conditioning rather than by thoughts or feelings, and that psychological disorders are best treated by altering behaviour patterns.
2 such study and treatment in practice.
Derivative
behaviourist n. behaviouristic adj.
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