C1adjectiveUK spelling: behaviouralformalpsychologyscience
US/bɪˈheɪv.jər.əl/
UK/bɪˈheɪv.jər.əl/
relating to the way a person or animal acts, rather than to thoughts or feelings
In context
The clinic offers behavioral therapy for children who have difficulty paying attention.
Scientists noticed a clear behavioral change in the birds after the storm.
The school has a policy for dealing with behavioral problems in class.
Words that go with behavioral
adjective + noun
- behavioral problemsBehavioral problems often start at home.
- behavioral changeLasting behavioral change takes time.
- behavioral scienceShe studied behavioral science at university.
- behavioral therapyBehavioral therapy helped him overcome his fear of flying.
- behavioral patternThe study looks at the behavioral patterns of shoppers.