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Behaviorism

an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior

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Generalisation noun · 78% connection

(psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus

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Generalization noun · 78% connection

(psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus

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Reinforcement noun · 78% connection

(psychology) a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it

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Reinforcer noun · 78% connection

(psychology) a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it

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Reinforcing stimulus noun · 78% connection

(psychology) a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it

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Stimulus generalisation noun · 78% connection

(psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus

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Stimulus generalization noun · 78% connection

(psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus

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Behavioristic psychology noun · 78% connection

an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior

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Behaviourism noun · 78% connection

an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior

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Classical conditioning noun · 78% connection

conditioning that pairs a neutral stimulus with a stimulus that evokes a reflex; the stimulus that evokes the reflex is given whether…

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Conditioning noun · 78% connection

a learning process in which an organism's behavior becomes dependent on the occurrence of a stimulus in its environment

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Operant conditioning noun · 78% connection

conditioning in which an operant response is brought under stimulus control by virtue of presenting reinforcement contingent upon the…

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Accent verb · 78% connection

to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"

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Accentuate verb · 78% connection

to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"

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Adience noun · 78% connection

(psychology) an urge to accept or approach a situation or an object

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Approach verb · 78% connection

To come near to in place, time, or character; to draw nearer to; as, to approach the city; to approach my cabin; he approached the age…

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Aptness noun · 78% connection

Quickness of apprehension; readiness in learning; docility; as, an aptness to learn is more observable in some children than in others.

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Avenue noun · 78% connection

The principal walk or approach to a house which is withdrawn from the road, especially, such approach bordered on each side by trees;…

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Clinical psychology noun · 78% connection

the branch of psychology concerned with the treatment of abnormal mentation and behavior

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Configurationism noun · 78% connection

(psychology) a theory of psychology that emphasizes the importance of configurational properties

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Constitutional psychology noun · 78% connection

(Psychology) a school of thought postulating that the personality of an individual is dependent on the type of their physique (somatot…

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Dimension noun · 78% connection

A measurable extent of some kind, such as length, breadth, or height

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Emphasise verb · 78% connection

to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"

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Emphasize verb · 78% connection

to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"

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Entropy noun · 78% connection

A certain property of a body, expressed as a measurable quantity, such that when there is no communication of heat the quantity remain…

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Explicit adjective · 78% connection

precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication; "explicit instructions"; "she made her wishes e…

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Expressed adjective · 78% connection

precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication; "explicit instructions"; "she made her wishes e…

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Gestalt psychology noun · 78% connection

(psychology) a theory of psychology that emphasizes the importance of configurational properties

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Habit noun · 78% connection

(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repet…

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health inequality noun · 78% connection

An unfair or avoidable gap in health between groups.

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