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interactionism

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in·​ter·​ac·​tion·​ism | \ -shəˌnizəm \
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Definition of interactionism

1 : a theory that mind and body are distinct and interact causally upon one another — compare double-aspect theory, psychophysical parallelism
2 : a theory that derives social processes (conflict, competition, cooperation) from human interaction

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“Interactionism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interactionism. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.

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