Behaviourism

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪheɪvjɝˈɪzəm/

Behaviourism (noun)

  1. A theory in psychology that explains learning by changes in observable actions caused by rewards and punishments.
  2. An approach that studies only what can be seen or measured, rather than internal thoughts or feelings.

Examples

  • Behaviourism explains learning from actions and their results.
  • Teachers use behaviourism to link actions with rewards.