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Human Behavior

The study of human behavior which is affected by genetics, perceived behaviorial controls, attitude, and societal norms

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Examples of superego?

  1. Following societal rules and moral values, even when no one is watching.
  2. Feeling guilt or shame when considering doing something that goes against personal values.
  3. Making decisions based on what is right or ethical, rather than on personal desires or impulses.

Why do they call dark skinned Americans African-Americans when they are Americans just like I am if you are born with in the 50 states your American so lets eliminate the term African American?

Many white Americans call themselves Irish American, Italian American, or Asian American. The United States is a country if immigrants, and the people never gave up their history or culture when they came here. It is important for African Americans or black Americans to have a sense of history or purpose. Knowing where we come from will give us the self esteem to be positive and productive American citizens.

My black friends hate to be called African-Americans. They were born in the US, their moms and grandmothers were born in the USA. The liberal media and Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton used the term African-American to separate themselves from the rest of the US. Equal, but separate is their goal. That term encourages racism and resentment!

How 'instinctive drift' can be used to criticise operant conditioning?

If an animal is reverting to its natural ways, and not doing the task that the people conditioning want, then they're totally ignoring learning for reinforcement.

Check out this page:

http://www.psywww.com/intropsych/ch08_animals/instinctive_drift.html

Is lying a Character Trait?

Lying is not a character trait but rather a behavior that some individuals may engage in for various reasons. It is generally considered a negative behavior as it involves intentionally deceiving others.

Why don't men ask for directions?

Answer Men don't ask for directions because they think they can find everything for themselves (which just gets them lost!). They don't want anyone to know they are lost. They pretty much think they know everything and anything and they are really nothing but know-it-alls. Answer The question is another one of those that makes an incorrect assumption. Some men will ask for directions sometimes. The nonsense of the assumption aside, men sometimes think they know where they are going. They may really know, and, at times, they may not. At the times they think they know (and don't), they may tend not to ask directions. The get "stuck in a loop" for a time. It's that simple. But this writer has asked directions (as recently as a week ago) and has given directions to many men (as recently as a couple of days ago).

What are some character traits that start with e?

Some character traits that start with the letter "e" are empathetic, enthusiastic, and efficient.

How sociological factors affect a persons behavior What sociological factors do you believe affect your behavior the most?

Sociological factors such as social norms, cultural beliefs, family structure, and socioeconomic status can significantly influence a person's behavior. For me personally, I believe that family upbringing and cultural background have the most impact on my behavior, shaping my values, beliefs, and outlook on life.

What can a hypnotist do to me?

A hypnotist can not "do" anything "to" you - you can not become hypnotized unless you want to be. A hypnotist is simply someone who guides another person into an hypnotic state, usually by asking him/ her to focus on a fixed point, or an idea or feeling, whilst encouraging relaxation.

Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state which most people enter spontaneously on a regular basis (eg daydreaming), and all a hypnotist does is deliberately activate this state: it's a form of interpersonal communication, coaching even, and whilst someone "in hypnosis" will be more responsive to suggestion, they can not be made to do or say anything against their will.

Hypnosis is not "mind control"; most hypnotized people remain fully aware (they're simply in a very relaxed, but highly focused, state of mind - indeed, they're "hyperattentive"!), and can come out of hypnosis whenever they wish. People hypnotized for stage shows are usually stable extrovert types who don't mind performing - "being hypnotized" is simply an "excuse" for them to play around, do silly things; to "show off". Many, probably most in fact, are people who in other contexts (eg with a group of close friends) will play around, "let go"/ "go wild", be the "life and soul of the party" etc.. The hypnotist is, in effect, "giving them permission" to do what they do anyway, but in a public domain. It's social role play, that's all.

You can not "get stuck in hypnosis" - if left unattended, a hypnotized person will either just "come to" of his/ her own accord (probably after no more than a few minutes), or fall asleep to awaken naturally a few hours later.

Hypnosis is not "brainwashing" - quite the opposite, in fact. Brainwashing is abusive/ coercive mind control; hypnosis is a sophisticated form of consensual interpersonal communication utilizing naturally occurring and completely normal brain states.

How do the people in England interact with each other?

People in England often greet each other with a handshake or a verbal greeting like "hello" or "hi." They maintain a polite and reserved demeanor in public interactions, and conversations typically revolve around topics like weather, sports, and current events. Eye contact is important, and queueing (forming lines) is a common practice in public spaces.

What happens when you dip your fingers into a bowl of water while you're sleeping?

you pee

If it is warm water, it will cause the person to relax more, opening up their muscles and tissues which include the bladder. If it is full, the person will pee on themselves. If not, then nothing will happen

What is representative participation in motivation?

Representative participation in motivation refers to involving employees in decision-making processes and giving them a voice in shaping their work environment. It increases employee engagement and motivation by making them feel more valued, empowered, and connected to the organization. This approach can lead to greater job satisfaction, improved performance, and stronger organizational commitment.

What are some characteristics of people?

People can vary greatly in terms of characteristics; some common ones include personality traits (e.g., outgoing, introverted), physical attributes (e.g., tall, short), emotional qualities (e.g., empathetic, self-confident), and cognitive abilities (e.g., creative, logical). How individuals express these characteristics also depends on factors such as culture, upbringing, and life experiences.

Why my girlfriend gives a attitude over dumb stuff out of the blue?

because she feels insecure...u said something that bugged her but u don't know what u said that bugged her..coulda been anything from u recalling an old sex memory or anything from ur past with another girl...or even u commented about a girl in a movie or on t.v....anything can make a girl insecure...just don't say anything about any girl EVER! keep all man thoughts to yourself...see if that works.

How does bacteria attack cells?

Bacteria can attack cells by producing toxins that damage cell membranes or interfere with cellular functions. They can also invade cells and replicate inside them, leading to cell damage or death. Additionally, some bacteria can trigger an inflammatory response in the body, causing damage to surrounding cells and tissues.

When restating a point that was just made by another person is a communication skill which enables us to do what?

Restating a point that was just made by another person, also known as reflective listening, enables us to show that we are actively engaged in the conversation and understand the speaker's message. It can help clarify any misunderstandings, build rapport, and demonstrate empathy towards the speaker.

Why are people evasive?

There are various reasons that people are evasive that include trying to avoid telling a direct lie. People can be evasive when they do not want to tell you something they may be ashamed of. Shy people can give evasive answers because they are not comfortable talking about themselves.

If you study under varied conditions at varied times of day with small amounts of study at each time spread out over long intervals the result will be?

Improved retention and better long-term learning due to the benefits of spaced repetition and varied study conditions. This method of studying strengthens memory and enhances knowledge retention by engaging the brain in different ways, making it more likely for you to retain and recall information efficiently.

What is aggressive behavior?

Aggressive behavior is any action that is intended to cause harm or damage to another individual or property. It can manifest in physical violence, verbal attacks, or threatening gestures. Aggression is often driven by anger, frustration, or a desire to assert dominance.

How can you recognize a 'narcissist'?

(Note: Narcissistic Personality Disorder is something that can only be identified by a mental health professional who has examined the person in question. Other than that, "narcissist" is a word meaning "loves oneself excessively" and is susceptible to varying interpretations.)

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A Narcissist is someone who takes their self-esteem from the way others view them. Their personality will therefore center around how he or she is viewed.

Narcissism looks like this... Your partner treats you and perhaps your children very different in private than in public. In public he may ignore you giving all of his attention to others, or pretend to be the perfect husband or father, while in private he may be sarcastic, haughty and insulting. He may put people down behind their back. He may have a very inflated sense of entitlement and ego, thinking he deserves things that he hasn't worked for or earned and he may manipulate situations for attention, acting a bit too good to be true. This can fool people and so few of them will believe how he talks to his family in private (I say 'he', because I write from our experience, but there are plenty of abusive women with narcissism). He may also show little or no regard for your well being or your feelings.

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Unfortunately that's not all...

He may lie about you or paint a bad picture of you to gain sympathy from others and to justify his own bad behaviour. You probably have no idea of all of the lies he is telling you and the bad things he may be saying about you to others ...

If he makes fights when you try and talk about money he may be hiding credit cards or money transactions from you and his narcissism will cause him to pretend these fights are your fault.

Many narcissists are obsessed by the fantasy of an ideal relationship that is 'perfect' (and therefore fantasy!) and are skilled liars. So if the above symptoms of narcissism describe your partner, you should also be aware that he may habitually have secret crushes on other women, be having affairs, using pornography habitually, and/or conducting 'cyber' affairs (while lying that he is single) all without you having any knowledge of this. If you notice that your partners mind is often somewhere else, and they show narcissistic tendencies, this could be the reason. This obsession with his own inner fantasy life is part of what makes him unavailable, impatient and cross with you. It is a major symptom of the disorder.

Not all people with narcissism are physically abusive, but it is also a significant indicator that you will wind up being part of a domestic violent marriage. The physical abuse is not always perpetrated by the narcissist either. It is normal to become very angry with someone who manipulates you and puts you down. It is normal after years of this treatment, (especially if you discover that they have been lying to and cheating on you) to even want to kill them or wish them dead, so getting the right help and support is very important, and can be very hard to find.

There are very few people who understand narcissism or believe there is any cure, and those who say to 'leave and have no contact' are giving you very dangerous advice. If you want to leave, please get advice first on how to do it safely.

Trying to diagnose someone with a disorder is not a really a good idea when there are many who will then say that you must divorce them and have no contact and that there is no cure.

If your partner displays this behaviour it is not important to figure out the correct diagnosis, what you need to do is take steps to protect yourself and save your marriage before it is too late.

My husband was diagnosed NPD and yet still he got better and we have a great marriage now. We help partners of narcissists save their marriages too.

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WRONG. The correct answer is - you can not recognize a narcissist. At least not a smart, experienced narcissist. It is a matter of survival for them to not let anyone know there true nature. (See note at top of page)

What is a hypnotic trance?

An hypnotic trance is a "monoideistic" dissociated state of mind: attention is fixed on a single stimuli (eg a particular point - maybe a dot or spiral, or candle flame, or pendulum, or perhaps a sound or voice); there's usually bodily immobility/ relaxation, and general awareness is very reduced. Someone in an hypnotic trance remains aware, but awareness is extremely focused (usually on the hypnotist's voice), and it's not unusual for someone who has been hypnotized to have only vague recollections of the specific details of what happened when they were in trance. This, however, varies considerably, and many people remember every detail of their trance experiences.

This state may (and frequently does) occur spontaneously (eg when absorbed in reading a book or watching a movie, or performing a tedious and repetitive task, or when "daydreaming"), but in the generally understood sense comes about when one person deliberately induces it in another. It is perfectly "normal"; totally natural, and quite safe - although caution should be exercised in trying to hypnotize victims of severe trauma. Someone in hypnosis is not "under" another person's "control", and although hypnotized people are generally more responsive to suggestions, they can not be made to do/ say anything they don't want to.

No-one can become "stuck" in hypnosis (although some people with severe mental illnesses, certain personality disorders, and severe trauma victims, may enter long-term dissociative states bearing, to the uninformed, some similarities to hypnotic trances: such are signs/ symptoms of their severe psychological problems/ illnesses, not hypnotic trances!), and a hypnotized person left unattended will either emerge spontaneously from trance after a short time (usually 15 minutes at most), or simply fall into a natural sleep to awaken a few hours later. Similarly, a hypnotized person told to act in any way that is fundamentally offensive to him/ her will either remain unresponsive, or - more probably - exit the hypnotic state instantly, and probably react angrily.

There are numerous theories (some more credible than others!) about the precise nature of the hypnotic trance. Some assert that trance induction has the effect of switching the brain into a state where Right Hemisphere Functions (ie those to do with imagination, emotion, intuition) predominate over the more logical/ analytical Left Hemisphere Functions enabling people to respond less critically/ analytically and more imaginatively and spontaneously than would normally be the case. Another theory is that hypnotism is the deliberate activation of the REM State (when limb paralysis, dreaming, and information processing occur during sleep) in a conscious person enabling him/ her to enter a dream like state of intuitive playfulness. A third view is that the hypnotic trance is an elaborate form of role play largely brought about by the expectations and beliefs of the person being hypnotized. This is not to deny its reality - anything but... rather it's an assertion that someone in an hypnotic trance has become completely absorbed in his/ her own mind/ mental processes to the exclusion of all else.

Probably, in truth, it's a bit of a mixture of all of these. Certainly, deeply hypnotized people typically show signs of much outlined above - eg critical/ analytical faculties tend to be reduced considerably; willingness to engage in fantasy/ general suggestibility are amplified; Rapid Eye Movement (and eye inversion) are common, as is an unusual degree of physical immobility (and partial and total paralysis of limbs, eyelids etc are often readily induced), and there is a greater willingness than usual to consider/ engage with "imagined realities", play etc..

Some people enter hypnotic trances far more readily than others - most notably those who already have strong fantasizing tendencies (eg creative "artistic" types; those who had imaginary friends in childhood; those who read a lot of fantasy, Sci-Fi type books, and/ or who greatly enjoy film and drama; actors/ perfomance artists etc.), and those who are "natural dissociators" (eg regular "daydreamers"; victims of severe trauma etc) - but most normal people can be hypnotized to some degree if they are willing and cooperative.

Anyone willing and able to concentrate and follow instructions can be hypnotized if they want to be, but it helps considerably if they are also interested in the mind, and willing to "let go" and explore/ experiment - an open mind is a great asset here! Contrary to what many believe, the most responsive people tend to be psychologically stable, broad minded, extroverts of higher than average intelligence. Personally insecure, neurotic, highly controlling types do not generally find it easy to enter hypnotic trances.

Is an egomaniac the same thing as a narcissist?

A narcissist is ALWAYS an egomaniac

But an egomaniac may not have the traits necessary to be a narcissist.

amoral/conscienceless

authoritarian

care only about appearances

contemptuous

critical of others

cruel

disappointing gift-givers

don't recognize own feelings

envious and competitive

feel entitled

flirtatious or seductive

grandiose

hard to have a good time with

hate to live alone

hyper-sensitive to criticism

impulsive

lack sense of humor

naive

passive

pessimistic

religious

secretive

self-contradictory

stingy

strange work habits

unusual eating habits

weird sense of time

Symptoms of a nervous break down?

* Disinterest in work or family life * Disinterest in social life or alienation from previously close friends and family * Sleep disruption or much longer periods of sleep * Significant changes in appetite, such as eating too little or too much * Paranoid thoughts, such as the thought people are trying to harm you * Thoughts of grandeur or invincibility * Feelings of persistent anxiety or panic attacks * Hearing voices * Seeing people who are not there * Thoughts of dying or wish to die * Exhibiting strong or violent anger * Having flashbacks to a prior traumatic event * Increasing dependence on alcohol or drugs * Inability to pursue a normal life, normal activities or normal relationships

What is it called when a mother rejects her baby?

Maternal rejection or maternal abandonment is when a mother shows disinterest or neglect towards her baby, failing to provide the emotional and physical care that is necessary for the infant's well-being and development. This can have serious consequences on the child's emotional and psychological health.

What are parents most likely to influence nature or nuture?

It really depends in a situation where the biological parents are raising the children they influence both nature (by passing on their genes) and nurture (by raising them and instilling values.

On the other hand if a child is born to biological parents and they are unable to care for the child, put that baby up for adoption the adopted parents would nurture and there would in essence be no nature involved in this scenario.

How can a 13 year old girl not be frigid with her boyfriend?

At 13, adolescents are just entering sexual maturity and have no prior experince to guide them. If you want to have a sexual relationship at such an early age, be patient, there is no hurry. Sex, particularly at an early age, is an exploratory process. If a 13 year old girl doesn't feel ready for it or for some aspect of it, she probably isn't. It's youth, not frigidity.


Well I'm 13 at the moment and my boyfriend is 12. What you have to do is be relaxed and try to be funny and make jOkes but not too many because he will think your annoying. Try starting conversation and if you get the chills or butterflies just try to talk or hug or be yourself