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Definition of Behaviouristic psychology
1. Noun. An approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior.
Exact synonyms: Behaviorism, Behavioristic Psychology, Behaviourism
Generic synonyms: Experimental Psychology, Psychonomics
Specialized synonyms: Reflexology
Derivative terms: Behaviorist, Behavioristic, Behaviourist, Behaviouristic
Generic synonyms: Experimental Psychology, Psychonomics
Specialized synonyms: Reflexology
Derivative terms: Behaviorist, Behavioristic, Behaviourist, Behaviouristic
Medical Definition of Behaviouristic psychology
1. A branch of psychology that uses behavioural approaches such as desensitization and flooding in contrast to counseling and other psychodynamic approaches to the treatment of psychological disorders. See: behaviour therapy. (05 Mar 2000)