association theory

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Noun association theory has 1 sense

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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Association Theory

Definition: Association theory refers to the psychological concept that explains how ideas, experiences, or memories trigger one another through associative links in the mind.

Usage examples:

Noun: According to association theory, the keyword technique helps in improving memory retention.
Noun: The association theory states that people tend to remember events that are emotionally charged.
Noun: In psychology, association theory holds that certain external stimuli can evoke specific responses.
Adjective: The association-theory approach aims to understand human memory processes.
Adjective: He conducted an association-theory experiment to determine the relationship between colors and moods.

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