Het behaviorisme
Example: Het behaviorisme verklaart menselijk gedrag door observeerbare acties.
Definition
"Het behaviorisme" is a philosophical approach that explains human behavior strictly through observable actions, disregarding internal mental states or emotions. It emphasizes the study of behavior as a response to stimuli, focusing on measurable and objective data rather than subjective experiences.
Etymology
The term "het behaviorisme" originates from the English word 'behaviorism,' combining 'behavior' with the suffix '-ism' to denote a theory or system. It was coined in the early 20th century as a scientific approach to psychology, rejecting introspection in favor of observable behavior. Did you know? The term gained prominence largely thanks to psychologist John B. Watson.
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"Het behaviorisme" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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