The phrase "adopt behavior" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the act of taking on or embracing certain behaviors, often in the context of learning or changing habits.
Example: "In order to succeed in this new environment, it is essential to adopt behavior that aligns with the company's values."
Alternatives: "embrace behavior" or "incorporate behavior".
I try to adopt behavior that will reflect the way the future will be.
In June, for example, the Forum on Education Abroad, an association of more than 200 colleges and universities, urged institutions to adopt behavior standards that would stop some troublemakers from going abroad -- and bring others home.
We want one trick to get employees to adopt behavior that improves quality and causes customers to gush with appreciation, or one trick to help us shed 30 unwanted pounds.
Consequently, investors lacking betrayal aversion have an incentive to adopt behavior consistent with that of betrayal-averse investors, through learning or imitation, to reap the monetary benefits.
Because parents may not perceive their children to be at risk for RWI, they have little motivation to adopt behavior modifications that can reduce the risk of their children contracting RWI and contaminating recreational water.
Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically supervised program of helping heart attack patients and those who have had heart procedures or surgeries adopt behaviors to avoid a recurrence.
By using the strategies outlined above, organizations can design trainings that engage employees, motivate them to adopt behaviors that mitigate bias, and empower individual diversity advocates within companies.
Once designers can perfect the art of manipulation, manufacturers can use this power to entice people to adopt behaviors that may not be in their best interest.
To do this, goes the usual advice, you should seek out opportunities to lead, adopt behaviors that people associate with leaders rather than followers (e.g., dominance and confidence), and — above all else — show your exceptionalism relative to your peers.
Research also suggests that racial stereotypes can be self-fulfilling: Black suspects who worry that they might appear threatening or suspicious often adopt behaviors that police interpret as dangerous or suspicious-looking, such as showing anxiety.
