Behavioral Science Terminology

noun a person or thing that is predictable

adjective describes something that is able to be foreseen or anticipated

• The outcome of the experiment was highly predictable based on the data.
• I knew she would react that way, she's so predictable.
• His jokes are so predictable, always the same punchline.
• Life can be unpredictable, but some things are just as predictable as the rising sun.

noun the act or process of observing the stars

• Aeroscepsy is the study of the air and its properties.
• I heard aeroscepsy is all about studying the atmosphere.
• Some people think aeroscepsy is just a fancy word for weather watching.
• In a way, practicing aeroscepsy is like understanding the language of the sky.

adverb relating to or involving affect, the conscious subjective aspect of an emotion considered apart from bodily changes

• The therapist worked with the patient to help them process their emotions affectively.
• She always communicates affectively with her friends, making sure they feel heard and understood.
• I can't believe how affectively he shut down that argument with just one sentence.
• The artist's use of color affectively conveyed the mood of the painting.