behaviorism

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Synonyms: behaviorist, behaviourism, behaviors, behaviourist, behaviorists, behaviorisms, behavioralism

Antonyms: behaviorist, behaviourism, behaviors, behaviourist, behaviorists, behaviorisms, behavioralism

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Noun

1. {{sid|en|psychology}} {{lb|en|psychology}} An approach 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]].
2. {{sid|en|philosophy}} {{lb|en|uncountable|philosophy}} The theory that a mental state is identical to the [[disposition]] or tendency to behave in accordance with the [[physical#English:_material|physical]] causes; statements about the mind are reducible to statements of physical behavior.

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