normalized behavior

[NOR-muh-lyzd bih-HAY-vyer]
nounpl: normalized behaviors
comportamento normalizado
1. behavior that has become standard, accepted, or typical within a social group, culture, or context through repeated exposure or social conditioning
In many cultures, normalized behavior around greeting involves handshakes or hugs.
Em muitas culturas, o comportamento normalizado em relação a cumprimentos envolve apertos de mão ou abraços.
2. actions or conduct that conform to established social norms and are no longer considered unusual or noteworthy
The use of smartphones has become normalized behavior among teenagers worldwide.
O uso de smartphones tornou-se um comportamento normalizado entre adolescentes em todo o mundo.
3. in psychology, behavior that has been adjusted or standardized according to a particular scale or norm for comparison purposes
The researcher analyzed normalized behavior data to control for individual differences.
O pesquisador analisou dados de comportamento normalizado para controlar diferenças individuais.
The concept of normalized behavior is crucial in both American and Brazilian contexts for understanding social integration and cultural expectations. In Brazil, there's often emphasis on how behaviors become 'naturalized' through community and family influence. In the USA, particularly in NYC, the rapid pace of cultural change means normalized behaviors shift quickly, especially around technology and social media usage. Understanding normalized behavior is essential for immigrants and in cross-cultural communication.
NYC Slang
regular behavior / the norm
Synonyms / Sinônimos
standard behaviorconventional behaviorsocially acceptable behaviortypical conductroutine behavior
Antonyms / Antônimos
deviant behaviorabnormal behaviorunconventional behavioratypical conductaberrant behavior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento normalizado
Most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
comportamento normalizado / comportamento comum
May use 'comum' for everyday contexts emphasizing naturalness
São Paulo
comportamento normalizado / conduta padrão
In professional/academic settings, 'conduta padrão' is also used
Portugal
comportamento normalizado / comportamento normativo
'Normativo' is frequently used in Portuguese European variant

Related Words

social normssocializationconformitycultural standardsbehavioral expectationsnormalizationacculturation

Related Idioms & Phrases

the new normal
business as usual
par for the course
second nature
to be the done thing
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