| choice behaviour | The act of making a selection among two or more alternatives, usually after a period of deliberation. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| ritualistic behaviour | Automatic behaviour of psychogenic or cultural origin. (05 Mar 2000) |
| runaway behaviour | A behavioural response manifested by leaving home in order to escape from threatening situations. Children or adolescents leaving home without permission is usually implied. (12 Dec 1998) |
| molar behaviour | <psychology> Behaviour described in large response units rather than smaller ones. Compare: molecular behaviour. (05 Mar 2000) |
| molecular behaviour | <psychology> Behaviour described in small response units rather than larger ones; a specific response. Compare: molar behaviour. (05 Mar 2000) |
| competitive behaviour | The direct struggle between individuals for environmental necessities or for a common goal. (12 Dec 1998) |
| compulsive behaviour | The behaviour of performing an act persistently and repetitively without it leading to reward or pleasure. The act is usually a small, circumscribed behaviour, almost ritualistic, yet not pathologically disturbing. Examples of compulsive behaviour include twirling of hair, checking something constantly, not wanting pennies in change, straightening tilted pictures, etc. (12 Dec 1998) |
| consummatory behaviour | An act which constitutes the termination of a given instinctive behaviour pattern or sequence. (12 Dec 1998) |
| contraception behaviour | Behaviour patterns of those practicing contraception. (12 Dec 1998) |
| cooperative behaviour | The interaction of two or more persons or organizations directed toward a common goal which is mutually beneficial. An act or instance of working or acting together for a common purpose or benefit, i.e., joint action. (12 Dec 1998) |
| coronary-prone behaviour | The behaviour that characterises type A personality pattern. (05 Mar 2000) |
| predatory behaviour | Instinctual behaviour pattern in which food is obtained by killing and consuming other species. (12 Dec 1998) |
| health behaviour | Behaviours expressed by individuals to protect, maintain or promote their health status. For example, proper diet, and appropriate exercise are activities perceived to influence health status. Lifestyle is closely associated with health behaviour and factors influencing life style are socioeconomic, educational, and cultural. (12 Dec 1998) |
| helping behaviour | Behaviours associated with the giving of assistance or aid to individuals. (12 Dec 1998) |
| self-injurious behaviour | Behaviour in which persons hurt or harm themselves without the motive of suicide or of sexual deviation. (12 Dec 1998) |