behavior pattern
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behavior pattern
A typical, recurring way in which a person or animal reacts or acts in certain situations.
Sein ständiges Zuspätkommen ist ein typisches Verhaltensmuster, das seine Kollegen ärgert.
His constant lateness is a typical behavior pattern that annoys his colleagues.
The word is made up of 'Verhalten' (behavior) and 'Muster' (pattern), connected by an 's'. So it literally means a 'pattern in behavior'.
Dieses Verhaltensmuster zeigt sich bei ihm nur unter Stress.
This behavior pattern appears in him only under stress.
Common verbs used with 'Verhaltensmuster' are 'erkennen' (to recognize), 'analysieren' (to analyze), 'ändern' (to change), or 'durchbrechen' (to break through). Typical adjectives are 'fest' (fixed), 'typisch' (typical), or 'erlernt' (learned).
In der Therapie lernte sie, ihre alten Verhaltensmuster zu durchbrechen.
In therapy, she learned to break through her old behavior patterns.
Although the word comes from psychology and sociology, it is also often used in everyday language to describe recurring habits or reactions of people.
Immer wenn er müde ist, zeigt er das gleiche gereizte Verhaltensmuster.
Whenever he is tired, he shows the same irritable behavior pattern.
syndrome
'das Syndrom' and 'das Verhaltensmuster' can both describe certain characteristics or actions that typically occur together. 'Verhaltensmuster' is used when a person or animal reacts in a similar way again and again in similar situations. 'Syndrom' is broader and often medical; in a figurative sense, it means a typical combination of characteristics or attitudes. For concrete repeated actions, 'Verhaltensmuster' sounds more natural. 'Syndrom' fits better when you are naming a whole group of typical characteristics together.
Anna erkennt ihr Verhaltensmuster: Bei Kritik wird sie sofort still.
Anna recognizes her behavior pattern: when criticized, she immediately becomes quiet.
In dem Bericht wird dieses Syndrom als Mischung aus Angst, Rückzug und starker Kontrolle beschrieben.
In the report, this syndrome is described as a mixture of fear, withdrawal, and strong control.