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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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What’s more, Regan’s methods closely parallel the principles outlined in the classic book “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion,” by behavioral scientist Robert Cialdini.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

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

That report called into question the work of superstar behavioral scientist Dan Ariely, and the paper was subsequently retracted.

From Science Magazine Jun. 20, 2023

Gabrielle Wong-Parodi, a Stanford University behavioral scientist, calls such feelings place attachment, a powerful commitment to the community people have — or had.

From Salon Jun. 6, 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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