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behavioral objective

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

In behaviorist-based instructional design processes, an expected outcome of an instructional unit. A well-constructed behavioral objective consists of three parts: conditions, behavior, and criteria.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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  • Given a browser and active internet connection, the learner will write an example of a behavioral objective that is observable and measurable.

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