behavioral cues
[bɪˈheɪvjərəl kjuːz]
nounpl: behavioral cues
sinais comportamentais
1. Observable actions, gestures, facial expressions, or body language that indicate someone's emotional state, intentions, or psychological condition
The therapist observed behavioral cues that suggested the patient was experiencing anxiety.
O terapeuta observou sinais comportamentais que sugeriam que o paciente estava experimentando ansiedade.
2. Non-verbal communication signals that provide information about a person's mood, confidence, or truthfulness
During the interview, the candidate's behavioral cues revealed nervousness despite confident answers.
Durante a entrevista, os sinais comportamentais do candidato revelaram nervosismo apesar das respostas confiantes.
3. In animal behavior, physical signals or actions used by animals to communicate with others of their species or different species
The dog's behavioral cues, such as tail wagging and ear positioning, indicated friendliness.
Os sinais comportamentais do cachorro, como o movimento da cauda e posicionamento das orelhas, indicavam amizade.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, understanding behavioral cues is increasingly important in business negotiations, psychology, and law enforcement. Americans often emphasize the importance of 'reading the room,' while Brazilian culture, being more expressive and gesture-oriented, tends to produce more obvious behavioral cues in social and professional interactions.
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