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behavior

[bih-hayv-yer] / bɪˈheɪv jər /


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OpenEvidence runs “a Google Flu Trends-like analysis of physician search behavior, completely anonymized,” Mr. Nadler says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 15, 2026

As a result, scientists cannot yet determine how widespread this feeding behavior was across different latitudes.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 15, 2026

Pattern recognition and herding behavior are in our genes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 15, 2026

"Some agents exhibited unintended web-browsing behavior," Tencent's AI division said at the time.

From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2026

Being on my best behavior at all times was just one of the problems with being the commander’s kid, and today of all days I did not want to play the polite and well-behaved daughter.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

So if sites like YouTube or TikTok took a more active stance on disinformation and hate speech, "it will change these influencers' lives and change their behaviors," he said.

From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026

“Leaving these dogs in the area to continue breeding ... developing worsening behaviors as a ‘pack,’ to be hit by cars, or to eventually starve was not an option.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

The world often feels like it’s turned up to 11 and the behaviors common among autistic people help us cope.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

“Researchers always have this problem that those who are more health-motivated and have better preventive behaviors are the ones who go get their vaccines,” Geldsetzer explained.

From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026

Discuss what types of behaviors fall under each of the five categories.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin


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