behaviorism
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/bɪˈheɪvjərɪzəm/
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/bɪˈheɪvjərɪzəm/
A theory that says people learn how to act by adapting to their environment, and that thoughts and feelings don't play a role in learning.
The psychologist explained how behaviourism influenced the way we understand learning and conditioning.