human behavior
[noun]
the way people act or respond, especially in social, emotional, or psychological situations
Ex:
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conformity
[noun]
the act of adhering to established norms, protocols, and standardized behaviors within a social system or institution
Ex:
The
strict
conformity
to
rules
in
the
laboratory
was
essential
for
accurate
results
.
mindset
[noun]
a set of attitudes, beliefs, or a mental disposition that influences how a person interprets and responds to situations
Ex:
He
approached
the
project
with
a
fixed
mindset
,
believing
that
his
abilities
were
unchangeable
.
obedience
[noun]
the action of respecting or following the instructions of someone in authority
Ex:
The
dog
's
obedience
to
commands
was
impressive
during
the
training
session
.
peer group
[noun]
a set of individuals of similar age, status, or background with whom one interacts or identifies
Ex:
The
study
compared
the
performance
of
students
within
their
peer groups
.
to constitute
[verb]
to contribute to the structure or makeup of something
Ex:
The
data
collected
constitutes
the
foundation
of
the
research
study
.
to [take] {one's} word for it
[phrase]
to believe what someone says without needing further proof
Ex:
The
mechanic
assured
me
that
the
repairs
were
done
correctly
,
and
I
had to
take
their
word
for
it
since
I
had
no
knowledge
of
car
mechanics
.
to cope
[verb]
to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully
Ex:
Employees
cope
with
changes
in
the
workplace
by
adapting
to
new
procedures
and
technologies
.
to [draw] a line between
[phrase]
to clearly distinguish between two things, especially to separate similar ideas, actions, or categories
Ex:
to establish
[verb]
to prove the fact of a situation
Ex:
The
historian
worked
diligently
to
establish
the
authenticity
of
the
ancient
manuscript
.
survival
[noun]
the state in which a person manages to stay alive or strong despite dangers or difficulties
Ex:
Survival
in
the
wilderness
requires
knowledge
of
basic
shelter
and
food
sources
.
to drive
[verb]
to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress
Ex:
The
desire
for
sustainability
is
driving
changes
in
consumer
behavior
.
mainstream
[noun]
the opinions, activities, or methods that are considered normal because they are accepted by a majority of people
Ex:
His
views
are
far from
the
mainstream
,
often
sparking
controversy
.
to shape
[verb]
to exert a significant influence on the development, nature, or outcome of something
Ex:
The
cultural
background
of
an
individual
often
shapes
their
worldview
and
perceptions
of
the
world
.
conscious
[adjective]
aware of and responsive to one's surroundings
Ex:
She
was
barely
conscious
after
the
long
illness
.
means
[noun]
a way, system, object, etc. through which one can achieve a goal or accomplish a task
Ex:
Public transportation
provides
a
means
for
many
people
to
commute
to
work
.
to undergo
[verb]
to experience or endure a process, change, or event
Ex:
As
part
of
the
research
study
,
participants
had to
undergo
various
tests
and
assessments
.
vested interest
[noun]
a personal reason for involvement in a situation, especially when connected to financial or other gain
Ex:
The
workers
have
a
vested interest
in
the
company
's
success
.
craze
[noun]
a temporary enthusiasm or infatuation for a particular thing or activity
Ex:
The
latest
fitness
craze
involves
high-intensity interval training
with
dance
routines
.
to tackle
[verb]
to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner
Ex:
Teachers
collaborate
to
find
effective
strategies
to
tackle
students
'
learning
challenges
.
wake-up call
[noun]
a warning or event that draws attention to a problem and shows that action must be taken, especially when something has been neglected
Ex:
The
report
gave
the
government
a
wake-up call
on
climate
issues
.
counterargument
[noun]
an opposing argument or viewpoint that challenges an idea or theory
Ex:
In
the
essay
,
he
addressed
potential
counterarguments
to
his
thesis
to
strengthen
his
argument
.
to sway
[verb]
to encourage someone to do or believe something
Ex:
The
politician
tried
to
sway
public opinion
by
addressing
the
concerns
of
the
community
.
to settle in
[verb]
to become familiar and at ease in a new environment
Ex:
The
house
felt
strange
at first
,
but
they
soon
started
to
settle in
and
make it
their
own
.
outsider
[noun]
a person who is not a member of a particular group, society, etc.
Ex:
The
artist
was
an
outsider
to
the
mainstream
art
world
but
gained
a
cult
following
.
queue
[noun]
a line in which people or vehicles wait for a particular purpose
Ex:
She
stood in
the
queue
at
the
grocery store
checkout
.