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associationism

 

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Noun associationism has 1 sense
  1. associationism, association theory - (psychology) a theory that association is the basic principle of mental activity
    --1 is a kind of scientific theory

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Associationism

Definition: Associationism refers to the psychological theory that suggests human perception and cognition are based on the association of ideas and experiences.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: In psychology, associationism is a school of thought that emphasizes the role of associations in mental processes, proposing that complex ideas are created by the combination of simple sensory experiences. It is closely associated with behaviorism and cognitive psychology.

Example Sentence: Many psychologists who adhere to associationism believe that learning occurs through the association of stimuli and responses.

Sense 2: In philosophy, associationism refers to the theory that suggests the mind is composed of separate elements that are interconnected through associations, shaping how individuals think and behave.

Example Sentence: Locke and Hume were prominent philosophers who advocated for associationism, asserting that our thoughts and actions are the results of associations formed through experience.


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