ALL meanings of associationism
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A a - noun associationism a theory that all mental activity is based on connections between basic mental events, such as sensations and feelings 3
- noun associationism Psychology. any of several theories that explain complex psychological phenomena as being built up from the association of simple sensations, stimuli and responses, or other behavioral or mental elements considered as primary. 1
- noun associationism A theory in philosophy or psychology that regards the simple association or co-occurrence of ideas or sensations as the primary basis of meaning, thought, or learning. 1
- noun associationism (psychology) A theory that association (of experiences etc) is the basis of consciousness and mental activity. 0