Relating to or based on the principles of behaviorism; emphasizing observable behavior and environmental conditioning.
From behaviorist + -ic (adjectival suffix). This adjective form describes approaches, theories, or methods aligned with behaviorist principles and methodology.
Behavioristic approaches dominated American psychology mid-20th century, but the term now often carries a slightly dated feeling—it's like calling something 'mechanical' when you want to imply it's oversimplified.
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