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portmanteau neologism

a new word formed by combining parts of existing words, such as stagflation, from stagnation and inflation. See blending; neologism.

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December 20th 2024

extraspective perspective

extraspective perspective

a methodological approach based on objective, empirical observation of actions and reactions, as contrasted with an introspective, first-person account of experience. The approach of behaviorism is based on an extraspective perspective.