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Behaviouristic Psychology

Description:

Behaviouristic Psychology, also known as Behaviorism, is a psychological approach that focuses on the study and analysis of observable behavior, rather than subjective mental processes. It emphasizes the role of environmental factors in shaping and influencing human behavior.

Senses:

Noun:

In the context of psychology, behaviouristic psychology refers to the school of thought that predominantly emphasizes the study of observable behavior to understand and explain human actions.

Adjective:

Behaviouristic psychology, as an adjective, describes theories, experiments, or approaches that align with the principles and methods of behaviorism.

Sample Sentences:

1. Behaviouristic psychology suggests that human behavior can be understood through the analysis of observable actions.
2. The behaviouristic psychology approach believes that behavior is a result of conditioning and reinforcement.
3. Many behaviouristic psychologists conducted experiments to evaluate the effects of rewards and punishments on behavior.

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• Books on Behaviorism
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