Behaviourism
Pronunciation: /ˈbɪheɪvjɝˈɪzəm/
Behaviourism (noun)
- A theory in psychology that explains learning by changes in observable actions caused by rewards and punishments.
- 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.