Behavioral Intelligence, often abbreviated as BI, is an individual's capacity to comprehend and impact social interactions through the perception of their own behavior and the behavior of others in various situations. It encompasses the ability to interpret, predict, and adapt one's actions based on internal and external cues. Behavioral intelligence goes beyond traditional notions of intelligence and is a vital skill in contemporary society, particularly in interpersonal and professional contexts.
Historically, psychology has primarily focused on the study of the human mind and behavior, encompassing processes such as perception, evaluation, processing, and appraisal of information, leading to various behavioral responses. Behavior is the outward manifestation of internal cognitive processes and can be triggered by both automated, unconscious processes and deliberate, conscious decisions. These behaviors are influenced by how individuals perceive their external environment and navigate within it, shaped by internal representations of the world around them.