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behavior

/bɪˈheɪvjər/

Behavior is the way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves, especially toward others. it describes both specific actions in a single moment and a general pattern of how someone usually acts.

Exemplos

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1

His behavior at the party was very friendly and polite.

His actions at the social event were welcoming and well-mannered.

2

The committee expects professional behavior from all its members.

The group requires a high standard of conduct from everyone involved.

3

I don't like my dog's behavior when he sees a cat.

I dislike the way my dog acts when he spots a cat.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
behavior
Verb
behave
Advérbio
behaviorally
Adjetivo
behavioral
Relacionado
behaviorism
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Dica de memorização

Think 'Be-Have': To 'be' a good person, you must 'have' good actions.

Quiz rápido

The teacher praised the students for their excellent ______ during the school trip.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: behavior

Exemplos

1

His behavior at the party was very friendly and polite.

everyday

His actions at the social event were welcoming and well-mannered.

2

The committee expects professional behavior from all its members.

formal

The group requires a high standard of conduct from everyone involved.

3

I don't like my dog's behavior when he sees a cat.

informal

I dislike the way my dog acts when he spots a cat.

4

Research shows that diet can influence the behavior of laboratory mice.

academic

Studies indicate that food can change how lab mice act.

5

Any aggressive behavior in the office will result in a warning.

business

Acting in an angry or violent way at work will lead to disciplinary action.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
behavior
Verb
behave
Advérbio
behaviorally
Adjetivo
behavioral
Relacionado
behaviorism

Colocações comuns

good behavior acting in a way that is helpful or follows rules
human behavior the way that people generally act
social behavior how a person acts around other people
abnormal behavior acting in a way that is strange or unusual
automatic behavior acting without thinking about it

Frases Comuns

on one's best behavior

trying very hard to be polite and act correctly

learned behavior

an action that is taught rather than natural

pattern of behavior

a way of acting that happens many times

Frequentemente confundido com

behavior vs attitude

Attitude is how you feel or think inside, while behavior is what you actually do that others can see.

behavior vs manners

Manners are specific polite habits (like saying please), whereas behavior is the total way you act.

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Notas de uso

The word can be used as an uncountable noun for general conduct, but can be plural (behaviors) when scientists discuss specific types of actions.

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Erros comuns

Learners often forget that 'behavior' is American spelling and 'behaviour' is British; both are correct but try not to mix them in the same text.

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Dica de memorização

Think 'Be-Have': To 'be' a good person, you must 'have' good actions.

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Origem da palavra

From the verb 'behave', which comes from 'be-' (completely) and 'have' (to hold or conduct oneself).

Padrões gramaticais

uncountable (common) countable (scientific context) followed by 'toward' or 'towards'
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, children are taught that 'good behavior' means being quiet and following instructions from adults.

Quiz rápido

The teacher praised the students for their excellent ______ during the school trip.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: behavior

Frases relacionadas

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