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Noun behaviourism has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebBehaviourismDescriptionBehaviourism is a psychological theory that focuses on observable behaviors as the basis for studying and understanding human and animal psychology. It emphasizes the impact of the environment and external stimuli on shaping behavior and rejects the importance of internal mental processes. Senses and UsagesNoun - Sense 1:A school of psychology that analyzes and explains behavior in terms of stimulus-response associations. Sample Sentence: Behaviorism suggests that our responses are shaped by the consequences they bring. Noun - Sense 2:The theory that human and animal behavior can be understood and modified through the use of conditioning techniques. Sample Sentence: John used behaviorism techniques to train his dog to do tricks. Noun - Sense 3:The study or analysis of human and animal behavior from a behaviourist perspective. Sample Sentence: The professor specialized in behaviourism and conducted numerous experiments to test its principles. Related Products: | ||||
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