n. A theory that association (of experiences etc) is the basis of consciousness and mental activity
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The doctrine or theory held by associationists.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The psychological theory which regards the laws of association as the fundamental laws of mental action and development. See association of ideas, under association.
n. Same as Fourierism.
n. Also associationalism.
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n. (psychology) a theory that association is the basic principle of mental activity
Word Usage
"* In my paper (2001) I consider "associationism" withing the context of two principle dimensions of thought, that being associative learning (conditioning) and habituation."