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Behavioral oscillation is a concept based on Hull’s recognition that the potential of a situation to elicit a response is not fixed but varies or "oscillates" around a central point. Therefore, behavior is never completely predictable. Oscillates means to swing back and forth with a steady, uninterrupted rhythm; swing from side to side regularly.

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Behavioral pediatrics refers to the application of cognitive and/or behavioral techniques to problems encountered by children in medical settings, like preparing for medical procedures, managing pain, complying with treatment regimens, and others.

Behavioral persistence is another name for Sustained attention, the ability to maintain an effortful response over time. A form of Attention involving the Maintenance of attentional f

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Behavioral personality theory refers to any model of personality that emphasizes learning and observable behavior.

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Behavioral perspective refers to a theoretical perspective in which it is assumed that abnormality is caused by faulty learning experiences.

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Behavioral pharmacology refers to the specialty area of Psychopharmacology that concentrates on drug use as a learned behavior

Deutsch: Verhaltensplastizität / Español: Plasticidad Conductual / Português: Plasticidade Comportamental / Français: Plasticité Comportementale / Italiano: Plasticità Comportamentale

Behavioral Plasticity in the context of psychology refers to the capacity of an individual to modify their behavior in response to changing environmental conditions or internal states. This concept underscores the adaptability of behavior as a result of learning, experience, or development, highlighting the dynamic nature of how individuals interact with their environment.

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Deutsch: Verhaltenspsychologie / Español: Psicología Conductual / Português: Psicologia Comportamental / Français: Psychologie Comportementale / Italiano: Psicologia Comportamentale

Behavioral Psychology, also known as behaviorism, is a branch of psychology that focuses on the study of observable behaviors, emphasizing the role of environmental factors in shaping behavior. It operates under the principle that all behaviors are learned through interaction with the environment and that psychological disorders are best treated by altering behavior patterns.

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