associationism

(ə-sōˌsē-āˈshə-nĭzˌəm, ə-sōˌshē-)

noun
The psychological theory that association is the basic principle of all mental activity.

Related Forms:

  • as·soˌci·aˈtion·ist adjective & n.
  • as·soˌci·aˌtion·isˈtic adjective
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