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as⋅so⋅ci⋅a⋅tion⋅ism

  [uh-soh-see-ey-shuh-niz-uhm, -shee-ey-]
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–noun
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.
Compare sensationism.

Origin:
1830–40, Americanism; association + -ism

Related forms:
as⋅so⋅ci⋅a⋅tion⋅ist, adjective, noun
as⋅so⋅ci⋅a⋅tion⋅is⋅tic, adjective
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as·so·ci·a·tion·ism   (ə-sō'sē-ā'shə-nĭz'əm, ə-sō'shē-)   
n.  The psychological theory that association is the basic principle of all mental activity.
as·so'ci·a'tion·ist adj. & n., as·so'ci·a'tion·is'tic adj.
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Main Entry: as·so·ci·a·tion·ism
Pronunciation: &-"sO-sE-'A-sh&-"niz-&m, -"sO-shE-
Function: noun
: areductionist school of psychology that holds that the content of consciousness can be explained by the association and reassociation of irreducible sensory and perceptual elements —as·so·ci·a·tion·is·tic /-"A-sh&-'nis-tik/ adjective

Main Entry: as·so·ci·a·tion·ist
Pronunciation: -n&st
Function: noun
: an adherent of associationism
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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