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behaviourism

/ˈbɛvɪərɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does behaviourism mean?

noun

A psychological theory that human and animal behaviour can be explained in terms of observable and measurable responses to external stimuli, and that mental processes can be reduced to physical processes.

Example

"The behaviourist approach to learning emphasizes the role of conditioning and reinforcement in shaping behaviour."

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