behaviourism noun [ U ] psychology, social sciences UK specialized (US behaviorism) uk/bɪˈheɪ.vjə.rɪ.zəm/ us/bɪˈheɪ.vjɚ.ɪ.zəm/
行为主义the theory that human or animal behaviour is based on conditioning (= mental training and the influence of habit), rather than being explained by thoughts and feelings
Related word: behaviourist