The phrase "direct behavior" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing actions or conduct that is straightforward, clear, or unambiguous.
Example: "The training program aims to encourage direct behavior among employees to improve communication."
Alternatives: "straightforward conduct" or "clear actions."
Martin and Dowson (2009) define motivation as "a set of interrelated beliefs and emotions that influence and direct behavior" (p. 328).
Motivation is defined as a set of interrelated beliefs and emotions that influence and direct behavior (Green et al. 2007; Martin 2008; Wentzel 1992).
Even though this item represents a type of verbally and relationally aggressive behavior, it represents a more intense and confrontational (direct) behavior if compared to the items that assess verbal aggressive behavior.
However, escape jumps also seemed to occur regardless of the direct behavior of the owl.
Future research using direct behavior observation techniques is needed to provide more objective validity evidences.
In large groups, it is impossible to direct behavior to specific individuals depending on their previous behavior.
The executive functions have been defined as a set of skills that in an integrate manner, enable the individual to direct behaviors to goals, performing voluntary actions.
What are the incentives -- rewards or punishments -- that the current system uses to direct behaviors of health care people?
Obviously these are two extreme reactions, and many people don't behave either way, but I think that dichotomy of tackling discomfort with direct behaviors, like humor and aggression, or indirect behaviors, such as keeping a physical distance, manifests when people see my artwork.
There is also evidence that decisions by an individual to associate with familiar conspecifics confers other advantages because it allows the individual to direct behaviors to other situations, e.g. predator avoidance or feeding [33].
Nevertheless, they can act in concert to direct behaviors, and the balance between them turns out to have a profound impact in addiction and recovery.
