associationism

English - Turkish

Definition of associationism in English Turkish dictionary

(Felsefe) A theory in philosophy or psychology which regards the simple association of ideas or sensations as the primary basis of meaning, thought, or learning

Çağrışımcılık

Turkish - Turkish

Definition of associationism in Turkish Turkish dictionary

(Felsefe) Çağrışımcılık, tedâicilik: Bilgimizi idare eden normların (örn.: illiyet-gâyelik), zihinde mevcut olmadığını, ancak uzun bir tecrübe devresinde yerleşmiş tedâilerin (çağrışımların) ürünü olduğunu iddia eden felsefî-mantıkî doktrin

English - English

Definition of associationism in English English dictionary

A theory that association (of experiences etc) is the basis of consciousness and mental activity

The doctrine or theory held by associationists

(psychology) a theory that association is the basic principle of mental activity

{i} (Psychology) theory that advocates that man understands the world through ideas associated with sensory experience and not by way of innate ideas

Hyphenation

as·so·ci·a·tion·i·sm