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behavioral

[bih-hayv-yer-uhl] / bɪˈheɪv jər əl /
ADJECTIVE
concerned with manner of behaving
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Since my longtime therapist’s behavioral approach had already helped rein in my personality enough to quit smoking and drinking, and marry a great guy, I decided to try his suggestion.

From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026

Rather than supplying energy evenly across the brain, the nervous system may redirect resources depending on behavioral state, memory demands, and other internal needs.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

She said the audit will examine calls from the last five years involving people with “with known histories of mental or behavioral health conditions” in which police officers avoided using force.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

The team also compared physical and behavioral characteristics, including coloration, calls, breeding schedules, diet, and feeding behavior.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

“But for them, this transition has been a little bit easier than it will be for you—Indianapolis didn’t have the behavioral components of your city.”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth



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