be|hav|ior

be|hav|ior
be|hav|ior «bih HAYV yuhr», noun.
1. manner of behaving; way of acting; conduct; actions; acts: »

His sullen behavior show that he was angry. The boat's behavior was perfect on the trial trip.

 SYNONYM(S): See syn. under conduct. (Cf. ↑conduct)
2. manners; deportment: »

behavior that is forced and artificial.

SYNONYM(S): demeanor, bearing.
3. a) the manner in which a living organism or a physical substance acts under specified circumstances, or in relation to other things. b) the observable responses of persons or animals considered as subject matter for psychological study: »

Behavior is chiefly learned, the result of group and cultural experiences (Ogburn and Nimkoff).

 Also, British, behaviour.

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