behaviorism

Plural: behaviorisms

Noun

• an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior
• An approach to psychology focusing on observable behavior which, generally assuming that behavior is determined by the environment and denying any independent significance for mind, largely ignores any pathophysiological processes which may, or may not, underlie subjective, behavioral phenomena.

Synonyms

behavioristic psychology, behaviourism, behaviouristic psychology, behavioral psychology

Related Words

behaviorist, behavioristic, depth psychology