neobehaviorism
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9.9
- noun
- /ˌniːoʊbɪˈhɛɪvjərɪzəm/
- Specialized
- Skinner’s theories are often associated with neobehaviorism due to their experimental approach.
Examples
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The concept of neobehaviorism is essential in modern psychology.
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Many modern psychologists have built upon neobehaviorism to incorporate studies of mental processes.
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The rise of neobehaviorism marked a major shift in the focus of psychological research.
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Many psychologists study neobehaviorism to understand behavior better.
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The principles of neobehaviorism allow researchers to analyze both actions and internal thoughts.
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Many psychologists believe that neobehaviorism provides a more comprehensive understanding of human behavior compared to traditional behaviorism.
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In her studies, she applied the concepts of neobehaviorism to explore the relationship between emotions and actions.
Synonyms
A way of studying people and animals that focuses on actions you can see and measure, not thoughts or feelings
How Behaviorist
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6.3
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9.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
neobehaviorism = behaviorism (transparent) = neo + behavior + ism
The formation is a straightforward prefixation: 'neo-' (new) added to the known noun 'behaviorism' to denote a later/new variant.
Etymology
The word neobehaviorism combines neo- 'new', behavior 'how someone acts', and -ism 'a system or belief'. So neobehaviorism is a 'new system' for studying behavior, which is why it names a modern school of psychology that focuses on actions and also on thoughts and feelings.