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Adjective behavioral has 1 sense
  1. behavioral, behavioural - of or relating to behavior; "behavioral sciences"

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Term: Behavioral

Definition:

The term "behavioral" relates to the actions, conduct, or reactions of a person, an organism, or a system.

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Senses:

  1. Relating to behavior: Pertaining to or concerning actions, conduct, or reactions.

    2. Example sentence: The study of behavioral psychology focuses on understanding human behavior patterns.

  2. Observable actions: Referring to actions and activities that can be observed and studied.

    3. Example sentence: The researcher documented the behavioral patterns of the chimpanzees in their natural habitat.

  3. Relating to psychology: Pertaining to the branch of science that deals with human behavior and mental processes.

    4. Example sentence: The behavioral therapist uses various techniques to modify negative behaviors.

  4. Social behavior: Referring to actions and interactions within a social context.

    5. Example sentence: The school implemented a behavioral code to promote positive interactions among students.

Usages:

The term "behavioral" can be used in various contexts, including:

  • Behavioral Economics: This field combines economics and psychology to study how economic decisions are influenced by human behavior.
  • Behavioral Ecology: This branch of ecology studies how animal behavior is influenced by the environment and other organisms.
  • Behavioral Modification: Refers to the process of altering or changing a person's behavior through conditioning or reinforcement.
  • Consumer Behavior: The study of how individuals make decisions to purchase, use, and dispose of products or services.

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