Behavioral: meaning, definitions and examples
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behavioral
[ bɪˈheɪvjərəl ]
psychology
Relating to behavior or the study of behavior.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Behavioral psychology focuses on how behavior is learned and maintained.
- She exhibited behavioral problems at a young age.
animal science
Relating to the actions, reactions, or movements of an organism in response to external stimuli.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The researcher observed the behavioral patterns of the monkeys in the wild.
- Understanding the behavioral ecology of a species is crucial for conservation efforts.
Translations
Translations of the word "behavioral" in other languages:
🇵🇹 comportamental
🇮🇳 व्यवहारिक
🇩🇪 verhaltensbezogen
🇮🇩 perilaku
🇺🇦 поведінковий
🇵🇱 behawioralny
🇯🇵 行動的
🇫🇷 comportemental
🇪🇸 conductual
🇹🇷 davranışsal
🇰🇷 행동의
🇸🇦 سلوكي
🇨🇿 behaviorální
🇸🇰 behaviorálny
🇨🇳 行为的
🇸🇮 vedenjski
🇮🇸 hegðunartengdur
🇰🇿 мінез-құлықтық
🇬🇪 ქცევითი
🇦🇿 davranışsal
🇲🇽 conductual
Word origin
The word 'behavioral' originates from the Middle English word 'behaviour' which meant 'manner of behaving'. It evolved from the Old French word 'comportement' meaning 'bearing, deportment'. The term gained popularity in the 20th century with the rise of behavioral sciences such as psychology and animal behavior studies.
See also: behaviorist, behaviors, misbehavior.