actual behavior
[ˈæk.tʃu.əl bɪˈheɪ.vjər]
nounpl: actual behaviors
comportamento real
1. The way a person or organism actually acts or conducts themselves in practice, as opposed to how they are expected or claimed to act
The student's actual behavior in class differed greatly from what his parents had been told.
O comportamento real do aluno em sala de aula era muito diferente do que seus pais haviam sido informados.
2. Observable actions and reactions that can be measured or documented in real situations
Researchers studied the actual behavior of consumers in supermarkets rather than relying on surveys.
Os pesquisadores estudaram o comportamento real dos consumidores em supermercados em vez de depender de pesquisas.
3. In psychology and behavioral science, the concrete manifestation of conduct that occurs in genuine contexts
The actual behavior of patients often deviates from their stated intentions regarding medication adherence.
O comportamento real dos pacientes muitas vezes se desvia de suas intenções declaradas sobre adesão à medicação.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, the concept of 'actual behavior' is frequently emphasized in psychology, education, and workplace management as a counterpoint to intentions or claims. In Brazil, there is often cultural value placed on understanding the gap between what people say (o que falam) and what they actually do (o que fazem de verdade), reflecting pragmatic approaches to interpersonal and professional relationships.
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