behavioral force

noun

Any type of influence, such as peer pressure, that compels people in a society to behave according to certain norms.

Meanings

nounbehavioral force (plural behavioral forces)

plural behavioral forces

  1. Any type of influence, such as peer pressure, that compels people in a society to behave according to certain norms.
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