Overcriminalization
They are referred to as "gravity knives" and are prohibited.
This was known as Prohibition. Sale of alcoholic beverages was prohibited.
Anything that is prohibited by statute or is already a settled matter of law.
Someone who bans is typically referred to as a "banshee" in a colloquial sense, but more accurately, they could be called a "banning authority" or "enforcer." In specific contexts, such as online platforms or games, they might be known as a "moderator" or "administrator." Their role usually involves enforcing rules and maintaining order by prohibiting certain behaviors or actions.
Fixed Action Patterns
Behaviors that benefit others are often referred to as prosocial behaviors. These actions involve helping, sharing, or cooperating with others without expecting anything in return. Examples include volunteering, donating, and acts of kindness.
An understanding of a particular distinction can help a person learn about why habits or behaviors are still harmful in a specifc personality. This is generally referred to as studying a person.
The process of shaping behaviors is often referred to as "successive approximations." These behaviors are called "approximations" as they gradually become more similar to the desired response through reinforcement. By rewarding closer and closer behaviors, the individual learns to perform the target behavior more accurately over time.
In 1959 lycra, arguably one of the most important and versatile of manmade fibers, was introduced and was originally referred to as Spandex or elatomerics, only to be renamed elastene in 1976.
Culture
Behaviors in organizations are commonly referred to as organizational behavior. This field focuses on understanding and managing individuals and groups within a workplace setting to improve overall performance and effectiveness.
Behaviors resulting from direct observations or experiences are often termed learned behaviors; these are acquired through interaction with the environment and can include problem-solving or social skills. In contrast, behaviors passed from parent to offspring, often referred to as instincts or innate behaviors, are hardwired and typically involve survival functions, such as migration, mating rituals, or feeding methods. While learned behaviors can change with experience, instinctual behaviors are generally consistent within a species. Together, these two types of behaviors contribute to an animal's adaptation and survival in its environment.