associationism
noun
as·so·ci·a·tion·ism ə-ˌsō-sē-ˈā-shə-ˌni-zəm 
-ˌsō-shē-
: a reductionist school of psychology that holds that the content of consciousness can be explained by the association and reassociation of irreducible sensory and perceptual elements
associationist
ə-ˌsō-sē-ˈā-sh(ə-)nist
noun -ˌsō-shē-
associationistic
ə-ˌsō-sē-ˌā-shə-ˈni-stik
adjective -ˌsō-shē-
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Catalans birthed their culture of associationism by establishing non-governmental groups dedicated to preserving regional traditions. 
Elaine Heinzman, Smithsonian, 30 June 2018
Elaine Heinzman, Smithsonian, 30 June 2018 Word History
First Known Use
1872, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
associationism
noun
as·so·ci·a·tion·ism ə-ˌsō-sē-ˈā-shə-ˌniz-əm, -ˌsō-shē-
: a reductionist school of psychology that holds that the content of consciousness can be explained by the association and reassociation of irreducible sensory and perceptual elements
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