Glossary B

Glossary B

Behavioral data refer to observational reports about the behavior of organisms and the conditions under which the behavior occurs or changes.

Behavioral definition of aggression refers to any action that delivers noxious stimuli to another organism

Behavioral definition of altruism refers to behavior that benefits another person, regardless of the actor’s motives

Behavioral delay refers to the time between deciding to seek treatment and actually doing so.

Behavioral dieting refers to weight reduction based on changing exercise and eating habits, rather than temporary self -starvation.

Behavioral effects associated with stress refers to one of the four (4) major kinds of effects which are associated with stress characterized as follows: 1. Increased absenteeism 2. Disrupted sleep patters 3. Reduced work performance

Behavioral environment is a term which is according to Koffka refers to "subjective reality".

Behavioral family therapy refers to an approach to family therapy that views family relations in terms of reinforcement contingencies.