noun

behaviorism

behaviourism

Behaviorism focuses on observable actions.

Behaviourism focuses on observable actions.

He studied the principles of behaviorism in college.

He studied the principles of behaviourism in college.

((behaviorism)) as a concept the concept of behaviorism Behaviorism was a dominant school of thought.

Synonyms: n/a; Related concepts: psychology, cognitivism

From 'behavior' + the suffix '-ism', which denotes a system of belief or theory.

Think of it as the 'ism' (theory) of 'behavior'. It's a school of thought in psychology.

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