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defensive behavior

defensive behavior Defensive behavior is a self-protective response to a perceived threat or risk.

Defensive behavior is a self-protective response to a perceived threat or risk. In this source, it refers specifically to people responding to air pollution by purchasing health insurance to reduce or transfer the expected health-related burden.