Definition: A school of psychological thought that explains human reactions in terms of learned behavior.
Behaviorism originated with Ivan Pavlov, who used classical conditioning to teach dogs to salivate at the sound of a bell. B.F. Skinner later added the concepts of reinforcement and punishment in his theory of operant conditioning.
Pure behaviorism is not common today. However, behavioral techniques are often used in cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Also Known As: behavioral therapy
