behaviouristic
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or based on behaviorism: Pertaining to the psychological theory that focuses on observable and measurable behaviors as the primary subject of study, rather than internal mental states.
Usage
- The term "behaviouristic" is used to describe theories, methods, experiments, or perspectives that are grounded in the principles of behaviorism.
- It is the British English spelling variant. The American English spelling is "behavioristic."
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "behaviouristic psychology": A branch of psychology that studies behavior through objective, experimental methods.
- Watson and Skinner were key figures in the development of behaviouristic psychology.
Variants and Related Words
- Behavioristic (adj): The American English spelling of "behaviouristic."
- Behaviourism/Behaviorism (n): The school of thought itself.
- Behaviourism was a dominant force in psychology for much of the 20th century.
- Behaviourist/Behaviorist (n): A practitioner or proponent of behaviorism.
- The behaviourist designed an experiment based on conditioning principles.
Synonyms
- Behavioral: Pertaining to behavior, often used in a broader, less theory-specific context.
- Stimulus-response: Emphasizing the core mechanistic relationship studied in behaviorism.
Antonyms
- Mentalistic: Focusing on internal mental processes, consciousness, and introspection.
- Cognitive: Relating to mental processes such as thinking, memory, and perception.
Adjective
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of or relating to behaviorism
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behavioristic psychology
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