Definition of "behavior"

behavior

/bɪˈheɪvjɚ/

noun
usually uncountable, plural behaviors
1. (uncountable) Human conduct relative to social norms.
  Quotations
  Teachers will probably be on their best behaviour for your visit – but don't be upset if they don't even notice you; they've got enough going on.
  2014 September 23, A teacher, “Choosing a primary school: a teacher's guide for parents”, in The Guardian
2. (uncountable) The way a living creature behaves or acts generally.
3. (uncountable, informal) A state of probation about one's conduct.
4. (countable) An instance of the way a living creature behaves.
5. (countable, uncountable, biology, psychology) Observable response produced by an organism.
6. (uncountable) The way a device or system operates.