Behaviorally: meaning, definitions and examples
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behaviorally
[ bɪˈheɪvjərəli ]
in behavior
Behaviorally refers to the way in which actions or conduct are expressed or exhibited. It often relates to how individuals act in various situations, which can be influenced by psychological, social, or environmental factors. This term is commonly used in the fields of psychology, sociology, and behavior analysis. Understanding behaviorally can help in assessing patterns of behavior and their implications for personal or professional development.
Synonyms
actionably, conductively, in terms of behavior.
Examples of usage
- The children responded behaviorally to the changes in their environment.
- Behaviorally speaking, the team's dynamics shifted after the leadership transition.
- She analyzed the subjects behaviorally to understand their reactions.
Translations
Translations of the word "behaviorally" in other languages:
🇵🇹 comportamentalmente
🇮🇳 व्यवहारिक रूप से
🇩🇪 verhaltensmäßig
🇮🇩 secara perilaku
🇺🇦 поведінково
🇵🇱 behawioralnie
🇯🇵 行動的に
🇫🇷 comportementalement
🇪🇸 comportamentalmente
🇹🇷 davranışsal olarak
🇰🇷 행동적으로
🇸🇦 سلوكيا
🇨🇿 behaviorálně
🇸🇰 behaviorálne
🇨🇳 行为上
🇸🇮 vedenjsko
🇮🇸 hegðunarsniði
🇰🇿 мінез-құлықтық
🇬🇪 მოქმედებრივად
🇦🇿 davranış baxımından
🇲🇽 comportamentalmente
Etymology
The term 'behaviorally' derives from the word 'behavior', which comes from the Middle English 'behave', meaning 'to conduct oneself'. The word 'behavior' itself has origins in Late Latin 'behavior', influenced by the word 'habere', meaning 'to have or hold'. The suffix '-ally' is added to form adverbs, indicating a manner or approach related to the root word. This linguistic evolution reflects the growing interest in the sciences of behavior, particularly in psychology and sociology, during the 19th and 20th centuries. As behavioral sciences advanced, the term 'behaviorally' began to be used more frequently to denote specific actions or patterns in studies and research.