1. Plural of behaviorism; schools of thought or approaches in psychology that emphasize observable behavior and the role of environmental factors in shaping conduct, rather than internal mental states.
Usage: academic; psychology

Examples

• Different behaviorisms emerged in the 20th century, each with distinct views on learning and conditioning.
• Classical and operant behaviorisms represent two major branches within behavioral psychology.
• Critics argue that some behaviorisms fail to account for cognitive processes and consciousness.
• The rise of behaviorisms challenged earlier psychological theories that focused on the mind.
• Modern psychologists often integrate insights from behaviorisms with cognitive and social approaches.