actual behaviors
[ˈæk.tʃu.əl bɪˈheɪ.vjərz]
noun phrasepl: N/A (plural form of compound noun)
comportamentos reais
1. The genuine, observable actions and conduct that someone or something actually performs in real situations, as opposed to intended, theoretical, or hypothetical behaviors
The study compared actual behaviors of teenagers versus their reported behaviors in surveys.
O estudo comparou os comportamentos reais dos adolescentes versus seus comportamentos relatados em pesquisas.
2. Concrete, verifiable actions that can be directly observed and measured in practice
Companies often discover that actual behaviors in the workplace differ from corporate policies.
As empresas frequentemente descobrem que os comportamentos reais no trabalho diferem das políticas corporativas.
3. In psychology and social sciences, measurable conduct patterns exhibited by individuals or groups in their natural environment
Psychologists study actual behaviors to understand human motivation better than through self-reports alone.
Os psicólogos estudam comportamentos reais para entender melhor a motivação humana do que apenas através de auto-relatos.
In both American and Brazilian professional and academic contexts, the distinction between 'actual behaviors' and stated intentions or policies has become increasingly important in management, psychology, and organizational studies. In Brazil, there is particular emphasis on this distinction in workplace culture, where the gap between formal policies and actual practice is frequently discussed. In the United States, the phrase is commonly used in behavioral economics, UX research, and corporate performance evaluations to highlight discrepancies between what people say they do and what they actually do.
NYC Slang
keeping it real / for real behaviors
Related Idioms & Phrases
actions speak louder than words
walking the walk versus talking the talk
putting theory into practice
between the lines behavior
what you see is what you get
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