Browsing: Behavior

Key Takeaways Deindividuation is when people lose their sense of self in a group and take on a mob mentality.People…

Key Takeaways The Premack Principle helps people do less liked tasks by letting them do a fun activity afterward.Teachers and…

Key Takeaways Evolutionary psychology views human behavior as evolved adaptations to survive.These behaviors are rooted in complex neural circuits in…

Key Takeaways Behavior modification uses positive and negative reinforcement to encourage or discourage certain behaviors.Consistency in applying reinforcement and punishment…

Key Takeaways The nervous system uses neurotransmitters and electrical signals to send information quickly, while the endocrine system uses hormones…

Key Takeaways The stages of change model outlines six steps people go through when changing behavior: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action,…

Key Takeaways Passive-aggressive friends might say one thing and do another, showing they’re upset without saying it.It’s important to ask…

Key Takeaways Maladaptive behavior is any ineffective behavior used to cope with stress, anxiety, or discomfort.Avoidance, like skipping social events…

Key Takeaways Conscientious people are organized and plan carefully to achieve their goals.Being high in conscientiousness means being reliable, responsible,…

Key Takeaways Scientists have shown that the full moon does not cause changes in human behavior.People might act differently during…