The term "selfish" refers to when something or someone only thinks of themselves.
It can be used to mean instinctive behavior where it benefits the organism performing the action, as in animal competition for mates, but may also benefit the species indirectly.
Yes. The action will benefit one individual, and likely the population, to the detriment of another individual. The "opposite" is altruistic behavior, where an individual member of a species acts directly to benefit the group or population. For example, a male praying mantis who is devoured after mating.
Which of these is NOT an example of sensitive information
Yes, when two sea lions fight for a mate, they are acting selfishly, to get what they want for themselves at the expense of their fellow sea lion. Of course, sea lions do not have any concept of morality or of civilized behavior, so selfishness is pretty much automatic. It would be very strange to find a sea lion who is motivated by altruism or by a love of his fellow sea lions.
Yes. A clear example is the noise of a shotgun.
There are 2 theories on behavior; nurture and nature. Nurture means that behavior stems from our external experiences in life. Nature means that we are born with traits that account for our behavior. For example, many scientists believe that an extra Y chromosome causes aggressive behavior. Chemical imbalances are also an example of behavior caused by genetics.
No. Selfish behavior is an action that benefits the population or species, sometimes to the detriment of an individual.
Two male sea lions fighting for mates
selfish is were men
Depends on the person. Some get happy by helping others, which is non-selfish behavior.
He was very selfish for taking all the candy.
To be selfish is a learned behavior beyond the ages of 2-4 years old. A 2 year old is often selfish because they have not developed enough to know the difference, but an adult who is selfish is learned behavior. They have learned in their life that if they want something or act a certain way they get what they want. This is often being selfish.
No, "selfish" is not a concrete noun. It is an abstract noun because it refers to a quality or behavior rather than a tangible object.
Group Behavior
Behavior that only benefits an individual is typically self-serving and lacks consideration for others. Examples include manipulation, dishonesty, and exploitation. These actions are focused on personal gain without regard for the well-being or interests of others.
Selfish behaviour
he's selfish and shows his superiority
Yes. The action will benefit one individual, and likely the population, to the detriment of another individual. The "opposite" is altruistic behavior, where an individual member of a species acts directly to benefit the group or population. For example, a male praying mantis who is devoured after mating.