BEHAVIORISM

behaviorism, behaviourism, behavioristic psychology, behaviouristic psychology

(noun) an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

behaviorism (countable and uncountable, plural behaviorisms) (American spelling)

An approach to psychology focusing on observable behavior, denying any independent significance for mind, and usually assuming that behavior is determined by the environment.

Synonyms

• behavioral psychology

Hyponyms

• Skinnerism

Anagrams

• misbehavior

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The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.

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