Behavioral Processes

Definition

Behavioral processes refer to the actions and activities that individuals engage in, which can be observed and measured. This perspective focuses on how these processes contribute to an individual's survival and adaptation in their environment.

Related terms

Operant Conditioning:

The process by which behaviors are strengthened or weakened through consequences, such as rewards or punishments.

Behaviorism:

A psychological approach that emphasizes the study of observable behavior rather than internal mental processes.

Instincts:

Innate, automatic behaviors that are characteristic of a species and aid in survival.