Associationism is the idea that mental processes operate by the association of one mental state with its successor states. It holds that all mental processes are made up of discrete psychological elements and their combinations, which are believed to be made up of sensations or simple feelings.

What is the meaning of Associationist?

associationist in British English

(əˌsəʊsɪˈeɪʃənɪst) 1. a person who is a member of a group or organization. 2. a person who believes in and promotes the principle of associationism whereby an association of thoughts leads to intellectual progressions or processes.

What is associationism and example?

Example: during a moment of physical pain, if there occurs an accidental, spontaneous movement which relieves the sensation of the pain, the organism will naturally sustain this movement as long as the painful stimulus remained. Repetition of the event would strengthen this ``association''.