Wednesday, August 27, 2014

behaviors/behavior: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Wednesday, August 27, 2014

behaviors/behavior 
“Behavior” has always referred to patterns of action, including multiple actions, and did not have a separate plural form until social scientists created it. Unless you are writing in psychology, sociology, anthropology, or a related field, it is better to avoid the use of “behaviors” in your writing.

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