as·so·ci·a·tion·ism ( -s  s -  sh-n zm, -ssh-)n. The psychological theory that association is the basic principle of all mental activity. as·so ci·ation·ist adj. & n.as·so ci·ation·istic adj. |
associationism [əˌsəʊsɪˈeɪʃəˌnɪzəm]
n
(Psychology) Psychol a theory that all mental activity is based on connections between basic mental events, such as sensations and feelings
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| Noun | 1. | associationism - (psychology) a theory that association is the basic principle of mental activity scientific theory - a theory that explains scientific observations; "scientific theories must be falsifiable" psychological science, psychology - the science of mental life |
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