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behavioristic

be·hav·ior·ism
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bih-heyv-yuh-riz-uh m]
    • /bɪˈheɪv yəˌrɪz əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bih-heyv-yuh-riz-uh m]
    • /bɪˈheɪv yəˌrɪz əm/

Definitions of behavioristic word

  • noun behavioristic the theory or doctrine that human or animal psychology can be accurately studied only through the examination and analysis of objectively observable and quantifiable behavioral events, in contrast with subjective mental states. 1
  • adjective behavioristic (American) Of or pertaining to behaviorism, especially B. F. Skinner’s school of radical behaviorism. 0
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Origin of behavioristic

First appearance:

before 1910
One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1910-15; behavior + -ism

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Parts of speech for Behavioristic

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behavioristic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

behavioristic usage trend in Literature

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