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A psychological or physiological factor that causes humans to act in a specific way at a particular time is called?

A trigger. It can be internal (emotions, thoughts) or external (environment, social cues) and influences behavior or reactions.


What is an anger trigger?

An anger trigger is something, say an action or a statement that "sets somebody off". This can be anything, and once it is "set" the person who it makes angry can go on and on. Starting first on whatever started it and then to everything said person is angry or hurt or frustrated by. Note: It is not enjoyable nor does it makes anybody want to be around the angry person...as they tend to bite everyone's head off.


Contrast immediate and ultimate causes of behavior?

Immediate causes of behavior refer to the specific stimuli or events that directly trigger a behavior, such as hunger causing someone to eat. Ultimate causes of behavior, on the other hand, are the underlying evolutionary or environmental reasons why a behavior exists, such as eating being necessary for survival and reproduction. Ultimate causes focus on the long-term evolutionary reasons for behavior, while immediate causes focus on the immediate triggers.


What is the difference between and obsession and a compulsion?

An obsession is an unwanted and intrusive thought that causes distress or anxiety. A compulsion is a repetitive behavior or mental act that a person feels driven to perform in response to an obsession, often in an attempt to reduce anxiety or prevent a feared outcome.


What causes narcissism?

The causes of narcissism are complex and not fully understood, but they are believed to be a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. Trauma, neglect in childhood, excessive praise or criticism, and genetics are thought to contribute to the development of narcissistic traits. Additionally, a person's temperament and early upbringing can play a role in the development of narcissistic personality traits.

Related Questions

What can an earthquake that causes a landslide under the ocean floor trigger?

It can trigger a tsunami.


What causes guns to shoot?

the trigger


What causes learning disorders?

Learning disorders are thought to be caused by neurological abnormalities that trigger impairments in the regions of the brain that control visual and language processing and attention and planning.


What causes thought?

thought is a pure mystery.


What are long term short term and trigger causes?

Long term causes are things that happen over time, and build up. Short term causes are things that happen just before a certain event and trigger causes are things that spark of an event.


How do stars become parts of other stars?

They Collide and become part of another star which causes Stars to be come Parts of other Stars.


Why does Rev Parris become upset at the thought that Berrys illness is a result of unnatural causes?

He is Betty's father and it looks bad if he has a bewitched daughter.


An earthquake that causes a landslide under the ocean floor can trigger a?

tsunami


How can air pollution trigger asthma?

One reason for causes of asthma is if you get scared really bad. Another reason would be you eat too much sugar foods.


Can stress trigger mental illnesses?

Stress can be a trigger for mental illnesses, but it is often in conjunction with other causes such as genetics, abuse, a traumatic event, or an illness.


What scientific process causes something to become putrid?

what scientific causes something to become putrid


How can you adjust the trigger guard on a spr 100.The break lever sticks out behind the trigger guard This causes some really sore middle fingers.?

A good gunsmith can help you out.