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associationism

[ uh-soh-see-ey-shuh-niz-uhm, -shee-ey- ]

noun

  1. Psychology. any of several theories that explain complex psychological phenomena as being built up from the association of simple sensations, stimuli and responses, or other behavioral or mental elements considered as primary.


associationism

/ əˌsəʊsɪˈeɪʃəˌnɪzəm /

noun

  1. psychol a theory that all mental activity is based on connections between basic mental events, such as sensations and feelings
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Other Words From

  • as·soci·ation·ist adjective noun
  • as·soci·ation·istic adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of associationism1

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; association + -ism
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Example Sentences

The whole theory of physiological associationism works evidently with two factors.

The antithesis is also misinterpreted, or at least wrongly narrowed, if it is called voluntarism versus associationism.

The one-sidedness of the physiological sensory theories has been the hidden reason for the one-sidedness of associationism.

This must be called their proton pseudos, if associationism pure and simple is to be accepted.

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