Käytökselliset

Käytökselliset is a Finnish term that translates to "behavioral" in English. It is most commonly used in the context of psychology, education, and social work to describe individuals or situations that are characterized by observable actions and responses. The focus is on what a person does, rather than internal states or motivations that are not directly evident. This approach often emphasizes the learned nature of behaviors and seeks to understand how environmental factors influence them.

In educational settings, "käytökselliset" might refer to students who exhibit specific behaviors that are either disruptive to the learning environment or exceptionally conducive to it. Interventions for such students often involve strategies aimed at modifying these behaviors through reinforcement or other behavioral techniques. Similarly, in psychology, a behavioral approach to therapy, like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), focuses on identifying and changing problematic behaviors.

The term implies a diagnostic or descriptive label for patterns of action that can be observed, measured, and sometimes predicted. It is important to note that while "käytökselliset" focuses on observable actions, it does not necessarily negate the importance of internal psychological processes but rather prioritizes the outward manifestations of those processes. This perspective is a cornerstone of behaviorism, a school of thought in psychology that dominated much of the 20th century.