behavioral science

American  

noun

1. a science or branch of learning, as psychology or sociology, that derives its concepts from observation of the behavior of living organisms.

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behavioral science Scientific  

/ bĭ-hāv′yə-rəl /

1. Any of various scientific disciplines, such as sociology, anthropology, or psychology, in which the actions and reactions of humans and animals are studied through observational and experimental methods.

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Other Word Forms

• behavioral scientist noun

Etymology

Origin of behavioral science

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Now, with the help of Alex O. Imas, a colleague in behavioral science and economics at the University of Chicago, Mr. Thaler has brought out a revised and expanded version of “The Winner’s Curse,” subtitled “Behavioral Economics Anomalies, Then and Now.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“The panda reintroduction program began in 2003 with a team made up of researchers from many fields, including ecology, behavioral science,veterinary, and feeding management,” explains Suzanne Braden of Pandas International.

From Literature

The results were mixed at best, though, says Joshua Klayman, professor emeritus of behavioral science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

From The Wall Street Journal

One of the researchers, Eldar Shafir, now a professor of behavioral science and public policy at Princeton University, points out that those living in poverty may be able to make more rational financial decisions, but the act of the decision-making is still stressful and taxing.

From The Wall Street Journal

These kinds of “nudges,” informed by behavioral science, don’t force anyone to give up social media.

From The Wall Street Journal