Synonyms for

Behavioral

Verb / bɪˈheɪvjɜ:ʌl / / bi:ˈheɪvjɜ:ʌl / Another word for behavioral — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or involving behavior

Synonyms & similar words

behavioural conductual psychological attitudinal emotional personality temperamental character disposition nature demeanor mannerisms ethological habitual routine customary procedural methodical systematic organized regimented

Synonyms by register

Formal

conductual dispositional ethological

Informal

acting way of acting how someone acts

Literary

demeanor-related temperamental

Antonyms

unemotional unthinking instinctive automatic unconscious reflexive

Common collocations

  • behavioral economics
  • behavioral science
  • behavioral patterns
  • behavioral therapy
  • behavioral change
  • behavioral assessment
  • behavioral issues

Word family

noun behavior
adverb behaviorally

Usage note

Often used in academic and scientific contexts. Can refer to observable actions or underlying psychological states.

Example sentences

  1. The behavioral therapist worked with the child to improve social skills.
  2. The zookeeper observed the behavioral patterns of the monkeys.
  3. The company implemented a new behavioral training program for employees.
  4. The study focused on the behavioral effects of stress on individuals.
  5. The teacher praised the student for their positive behavioral changes.

Quotes

  • The behavioral approach to psychology emphasizes empirical research into human and animal behavior.
  • Behavioral economics studies the effects of psychological, social, cognitive, and emotional factors on the economic decisions of individuals and institutions.
  • Behavioral science is the systematic study of human behavior, usually through experiments and observations.

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