be·hav·ior·ism (b -h v y -rz m)n. A school of psychology that confines itself to the study of observable and quantifiable aspects of behavior and excludes subjective phenomena, such as emotions or motives. be·hav ior·ist n.be·hav ior·istic adj. |
behaviorism
the theory or doctrine that observed behavior provides the only valid data of psychology. — behaviorist, n., adj. — behavioristic, adj.
See also: Psychology
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| Noun | 1. | behaviorism - an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior experimental psychology, psychonomics - the branch of psychology that uses experimental methods to study psychological issues reflexology - the study of reflex action as it relates to the behavior of organisms |
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