shown behavior

[/ʃoʊn bɪˈheɪvjər/]
noun phrasepl: shown behaviors
comportamento demonstrado
1. conduct or actions that have been displayed, exhibited, or made visible to others
The child's shown behavior during the test was focused and attentive.
O comportamento demonstrado pela criança durante a prova foi focado e atento.
2. observable actions that reveal a person's or animal's tendencies, character, or response to circumstances
Based on the shown behavior, the therapist concluded the patient was making progress.
Com base no comportamento demonstrado, o terapeuta concluiu que o paciente estava progredindo.
3. in psychology and behavioral science, measurable actions or reactions that can be objectively recorded
The study analyzed the shown behavior of participants in different social situations.
O estudo analisou o comportamento demonstrado dos participantes em diferentes situações sociais.
The term 'shown behavior' is commonly used in American psychological, educational, and professional contexts to evaluate or describe observable conduct. In Brazil, 'comportamento demonstrado' is frequently used in clinical psychology, teaching, and human resources assessments. The focus on observable, measurable behavior reflects both American and Brazilian approaches to behavioral analysis and assessment.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
displayed behaviorexhibited conductobservable actionsdemonstrated conductmanifested behavior
Antonyms / Antônimos
hidden behaviorconcealed conductsuppressed behaviorunobservable actions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento demonstrado
Standard translation used in educational and psychological contexts
São Paulo
comportamento mostrado
Alternative, slightly more informal version
Rio de Janeiro
comportamento exibido
More colloquial variant
Portugal
comportamento demonstrado
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, formal and academic usage

Related Words

conductdemeanorcomportmentactionsobservablebehavioralpsychologistpsychology

Related Idioms & Phrases

actions speak louder than words
show one's true colors
wear one's heart on one's sleeve
let one's hair down
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