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behavioral scientist

American  
[bi-hayv-yer-uhl sahy-uhn-tist] / bɪˈheɪv jər əl ˈsaɪ ən tɪst /

noun

  1. a person engaged in or having expertise in behavioral science.


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The behavioral scientist and author spoke to WSJ about how to identify these underrated leaders and make the most of them.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 15, 2025

In a 2023 interview with the American Psychological Association, behavioral scientist Coltan Scrivner shared these insights about the psychology of fear and morbid curiosity:

From Salon May 17, 2024

An unscripted series called “Boomin Love,” about older people finding companionship, is currently in production with a Harvard-trained behavioral scientist, Logan Ury, who is serving as one of the on-air experts.

From New York Times Dec. 6, 2023

Plus, Maddie talks with canine behavioral scientist Clive Wynne, who wrote a response essay to Andrew’s story, about whether a dog could really fall in love with a robot.

From Slate Jul. 29, 2023

A behavioral scientist could hardly design a better experiment in his laboratory.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt

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