behaviorism

/bɪˈhævɪərɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A psychological theory that human and animal behavior can be understood in terms of observable and measurable actions rather than internal thoughts or feelings.

“The professor’s lectures focused on the principles of behaviorism and how they apply to child development.”

Synonyms

  • conditioning
  • learning theory
  • psychology

Antonyms

  • free will
  • voluntarism