Calling functions "by name

I basically would like to store the name of a function in a datablock or object field, and be able to call that function when needed without the use of "schedule". For instance using something like this:

function myBehavior(%this) {
// behavior stuff
}

%object.behaviorFunction = "myBehavior";

Now, the only way I know this works is if I use the schedule function, a la:

schedule(0,0, %object.behaviorFunction, %object);

My problem is that schedule seems to call this at the end of a tick (~32ms) and I need it to be called instantly in the event statements following the call are dependant upon its output. Is there a way to achieve this with some other syntax?

Thanks for any help!