learned behaviour UK
ˈlɜːrnɪd bɪˈheɪvjər
Definition

Definition of learned behaviour - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

psychologyTECH.UKaction or response gained by experience or teachingTECH.UK
  • Language use is an example of learned behaviour.
  • Aggression in dogs can be learned behaviour.
  • Table manners are a type of learned behaviour.
conditioned response
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Expressions with learned

lessons learnedn.
knowledge gained from past experiences for future improvement
The team discussed lessons learned from the last project.
learned reactionn.
response developed through experience or training
The dog's learned reaction to the bell was to salivate.
learned colleagueadj.
having much knowledge or education
Our learned colleague presented a groundbreaking research paper.
learned personn.
individual with deep understanding and wisdom
She is considered a learned person in philosophy.
learned societyn.
organization of scholars dedicated to promoting knowledge
She presented her research at the annual meeting of the learned society.
learned the tradeadj.
knowledgeable in a specific field
She is a learned the trade chef, known for her exquisite dishes.

Expressions with behaviour

change in behaviourn.
alteration in conduct or actions
Stress can cause a significant change in behaviour.
one's best behaviourn.
conduct that is very polite and proper
She was on her best behaviour at the interview.
unreasonable behaviourn.
actions that are not fair or sensible
His unreasonable behaviour caused a lot of problems at work.
abusive behaviourn.
pattern of harmful actions that insult, hurt or control another person
The manager's abusive behaviour led several employees to file formal complaints.
threatening behaviourn.
actions that make others feel scared of possible harm or violence
The teacher reported the student's threatening behaviour to the school principal.
on one's best behaviouradv.
acting very politely and well-mannered
During the interview, she was on her best behaviour.
behaviour problemsn.
repeated actions that cause trouble for others at home school or work
The teacher met with the parents to discuss his behaviour problems.
consumer behaviourn.
actions and choices of buyers when getting and using goods or services
The company studied consumer behaviour before launching the new product.
herd behaviourn.
collective movement of animals in a group
Herd behaviour in wildebeests helps them avoid predators.
acquired behaviourn.
behavior learned through experience or observation
The bird's song is an acquired behaviour, not an instinct.

Terms related to learned behaviour

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  1. French:comportement acquis, ...
  2. German:erlerntes Verhalten, ...
  3. Italian:comportamento appreso, ...
  4. Spanish:conducta aprendida, ...
  5. Portuguese:comportamento aprendido, ...
  6. Chinese:习得行为, ...
  7. Japanese:学習行動, ...
  8. Arabic:سلوك مكتسب, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִתְנַהֲגוּת נִלְמֶדֶת, ...
  10. Russian:усвоенное поведение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:набуте поведінка, ...
  12. Hindi:सीखा हुआ व्यवहार, ...

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