behavioral (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /bɪˈheɪ.vjə.rəl/
Definition
Relating to or concerned with the way a person or animal acts, especially in a particular situation or in general.
Examples
The study focused on the behavioral patterns of nocturnal animals.
Doctors often look for behavioral changes that might indicate a health problem.
How to Use behavioral
- behavioral science (collocation)
- The study of human and animal behavior. — "She is a professor of behavioral science."
- behavioral problem (collocation)
- A difficulty or issue related to how someone acts. — "The school counselor helps students with behavioral problems."
- behavioral therapy (collocation)
- A type of treatment that aims to change behavior. — "Behavioral therapy can be effective for phobias."
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