behaviourism
/bɪˈheɪvjərɪzəm/
noun
- A theory of psychology that focuses only on observable actions and reactions, ignoring thoughts and feelings.
- Behaviourism became popular in the early 20th century as a scientific way to study learning.
- The teacher studied behaviourism to understand why students repeat certain classroom habits.
- Many dog trainers use ideas from behaviourism to teach commands through rewards.