| behavioural medicine | The interdisciplinary field concerned with the development and integration of behavioural and biomedical science, knowledge, and techniques relevant to health and illness and the application of this knowledge and these techniques to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| behavioural pathogen | The personal habits and lifestyle behaviours of an individual which are associated with an increased risk of physical illness and dysfunction. See: risk factor. Compare: behavioural immunogen. (05 Mar 2000) |
| behavioural psychology | A psychologic theory developed by james b. Watson concerned with studying and measuring behaviours that are observable. (12 Dec 1998) |
| behavioural sciences | Disciplines concerned with the study of human and animal behaviour. (12 Dec 1998) |
| behavioural symptoms | In Alzheimer's disease, the symptoms that relate to action or emotion, such as wandering, depression, anxiety, hostility and sleep disturbances. (22 May 1997) |
| behavioural techniques | <psychiatry> A coping strategy in which patients are taught to monitor and evaluate their own behaviour and to modify their reactions to pain. (16 Dec 1997) |
| behaviourism | A psychologic theory developed by james b. Watson concerned with studying and measuring behaviours that are observable. (12 Dec 1998) |
| behaviourist | An adherent of behaviourism. (05 Mar 2000) |
| behaviouristic psychology | A branch of psychology that uses behavioural approaches such as desensitization and flooding in contrast to counseling and other psychodynamic approaches to the treatment of psychological disorders. See: behaviour therapy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cell behaviour | <cell biology> General term for activities of whole cells such as movement, adhesion and proliferation, by analogy with animal behaviour. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| respondent behaviour | The behaviour in response to a specific stimulus; usually associated with classical conditioning. See: conditioning. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ceremonial behaviour | A series of actions, sometimes symbolic actions which may be associated with a behaviour pattern, and are often indispensable to its performance. (12 Dec 1998) |
| child behaviour | Any observable response or action of a child from 24 months through 12 years of age. For neonates or children younger than 24 months, infant behaviour is available. (12 Dec 1998) |
| child behaviour disorders | Disturbances considered to be pathological based on age and stage appropriateness, e.g., conduct disturbances and anaclitic depression. This concept does not include psychoneuroses, psychoses, or personality disorders with fixed patterns. (12 Dec 1998) |
| choice behaviour | The act of making a selection among two or more alternatives, usually after a period of deliberation. (12 Dec 1998) |
| ritualistic behaviour | Automatic behaviour of psychogenic or cultural origin. (05 Mar 2000) |
| runaway behaviour | A behavioural response manifested by leaving home in order to escape from threatening situations. Children or adolescents leaving home without permission is usually implied. (12 Dec 1998) |
| molar behaviour | <psychology> Behaviour described in large response units rather than smaller ones. Compare: molecular behaviour. (05 Mar 2000) |
| molecular behaviour | <psychology> Behaviour described in small response units rather than larger ones; a specific response. Compare: molar behaviour. (05 Mar 2000) |
| competitive behaviour | The direct struggle between individuals for environmental necessities or for a common goal. (12 Dec 1998) |
| compulsive behaviour | The behaviour of performing an act persistently and repetitively without it leading to reward or pleasure. The act is usually a small, circumscribed behaviour, almost ritualistic, yet not pathologically disturbing. Examples of compulsive behaviour include twirling of hair, checking something constantly, not wanting pennies in change, straightening tilted pictures, etc. (12 Dec 1998) |
| consummatory behaviour | An act which constitutes the termination of a given instinctive behaviour pattern or sequence. (12 Dec 1998) |
| contraception behaviour | Behaviour patterns of those practicing contraception. (12 Dec 1998) |
| cooperative behaviour | The interaction of two or more persons or organizations directed toward a common goal which is mutually beneficial. An act or instance of working or acting together for a common purpose or benefit, i.e., joint action. (12 Dec 1998) |