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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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Why do people yawn when they someone else do it?
Yawning is contagious due to mirror neurons in the brain. When we see someone else yawn, these neurons are activated, triggering us to yawn as well. This phenomenon is believed to be an instinctual form of empathetic behavior.
Is it a problem if you constantly think of murder?
It depends on what you mean when you say that. If you mean you constantly think of murdering people, yes it is a problem and you need to see a professional psychiatrist before you end up hurting someone and spending the rest of your life in jail.
If you mean you constantly think of being murdered, you might have a problem if these thoughts really interfere with your life - you should see a psychiatrist for that too, as it's called a phobia and can be cured pretty easily. However, you might just be a very cautious person who thinks of lots of ways that life could be dangerous, so if it's not really interfering with yoru life, that might be it and it's no problem.
Of course, you might be a mystery author who constantly thinks of new murders for a book - in that case it's definitely not a problem. Just get back to your books!
Why do people do inconsiderate things for attention?
I'm a psychiatric nurse and it is my job to ask people this everyday. some of my patients say:
- because some people get jealous from people that get more attention.
- because some people want to be noticed as they never get noticed and they feel down because of it.
- because they want to treat people bad ways.
- because some people want others to feel sorry for them. (they may be ill or upset and have nobody around)
however this isn't always the case. maybe some people don't want lots of attention but they get it so they have to act like they want it?
also some people may want attention so that they can show off, maybe they do it to be popular.
there are all different reasons why people get attention and not all the time, do they want it.
Does In a sociological survey people interview themselves?
No, in a sociological survey, people are typically interviewed by researchers or survey administrators. Participants are asked a series of questions related to their beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, or experiences in order to gather data for analysis. Self-administered surveys, where participants complete the survey on their own, are also common.
Gratitude can be shown in various ways for example a simple smile would mean appreciation and gratitude. Helping someone when they are in need after because they did help you out some day back or even if they did nothing also shows gratitude in its own way. Gratitude is mostly heart felt appreciation for even the simplest deed of Love towards one another. So any kind of Act of kindness shows love and is considered Gratitude.
Is it bad when you do something you are not supposed to do?
Yes, but it will also depend on what it is you have done and its consequences. You are not meant to kill people, so if you have done that, then that is very bad, the most extreme thing. More likely it is something far less serious you have done, but if you were not meant to have done it then that can be bad.
Is it possible to grow to adulthood without harboring some prejudice?
It is difficult to completely avoid all prejudices, as we are influenced by our upbringing, experiences, and societal influences. However, it is possible to limit and challenge these biases by actively seeking to understand others, being open-minded, and educating ourselves on different perspectives. Growth and self-awareness can help minimize the impact of prejudice in our lives.
Is laughter always spontaneous?
Laughter can be both spontaneous and intentional. Spontaneous laughter often occurs in response to something funny or amusing, while intentional laughter is purposely done for social reasons or to convey enjoyment.
Factors such as societal expectations, workplace biases, and confidence levels can impact how academic success translates into material success for individuals post-school. Additionally, personal choices, career paths, access to opportunities, and support systems can also play a role in determining success beyond school. It's important to recognize that success is subjective, and individuals may define and pursue it in diverse ways.
What else do people store in a cellar other than wine?
People often store vegetables, fruits, preserves, pickles, and canned goods in a cellar. It can also be used to store root vegetables, grains, and seeds in a cool and dark environment. Additionally, some people store non-perishable items such as tools, camping gear, or seasonal decorations in their cellar.
Why are people silent about a law they may find unjust?
There could be a number of reasons. Perhaps the people live in a country where dissent and protest are harshly punished. Perhaps they live in a place where the government and the courts are so corrupt that the average person believes there is nothing that can be done. Sometimes, people are silent because they believe no-one will listen to their concerns. And sometimes, they are silent because they don't know where to begin-- the law seems so unjust, and the problem seems so overwhelming that they are hesitant to take any steps, for fear of making a bad situation even worse.
And then there is "groupthink," referring to the tendency of many people to conform to whatever their friends are doing, in order to gain the approval of the group. So, certain people might feel a law is unjust, but their friends don't seem concerned at all; given a total lack of support, some people decide to just go along with the crowd-- under those circumstances, they believe it's more important to be liked by their friends than to take a stand that might be seen as controversial and might alientate the group.
Does socialization of a child begin in childhood?
All socialization begins from birth through young adulthood. Children learn many interactional skills before age 3 years old. In addition, other social skills build on prior skills, ever expanding so the child has a firm basis on which to advance into school and other areas.
How can you prevent shyness in front of a crowd?
Here are some good tips:
- make sure you know whatever you're going to perform, so you won't be nervous about forgetting something
- practice in front of your friends and family before you have to get in front of a crowd
- take deep breaths - you literally cannot panic if you are breathing deeply
- take it slow - don't try to rush through everything because you're more likely to make mistakes that way
- try an organization like Toastmasters or debate club that helps teach you how to speak in public without being so shy
What is a self defeating personality and what are self defeating thoughts?
To answer this question I first need to explain, what a personality disorder or PD is. Basically PDs are a group of thought disorder conditions suffered by certain humans of both genders. If you suffer from a PD your thoughts and behaviours are characterized by a general failure to learn from your mistakes or experiences in life. So you fail to adapt appropriately to changes in your life. The consequence is most usually you suffer personal distress and impairment in your social functioning during life and that can mean other people tend to take a dislike to you and/or take advantage of your inadequacies, so you have difficulty making trusted friends throughout your life and are likely to become a loner and you may also have great difficulty in finding work and/or holding down a job without getting into trouble with your employers.
The fact you have a PD may not be understood by yourself although it may become apparent to others particularly during periods of stress in your life when PD traits are most likely to be activated. Many PDs (such as antisocial PD, schizoid PD, paranoid PD, avoidant PD. histrionic PD, borderline PD, narcisstic PD etc. ) are defined in what are termed personality disorder clusters in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) recognised in the USA, and are covered individually elsewhere in wikianswers.
But a Self-defeating Personality is rather a paradox in this context. Because it involves you having habitual self defeating thoughts and behaviour and setting yourself up to fail in your life and be taken advantage of by others which may seem extremely weird, but such people do exist. It is also sometimes termed a masochistic PD but it has never as yet been formally admitted into the USA's DSM as it is not really comparable with other PDs. But the existence of a self defeating personality is nevertheless widely recognised by eminent psychologists and psychiatrists and mental health researchers all over the world as real. I have certainly encountered people who have this disorder in their thinking and so do as a result suffer much personal distress in life to varying degrees. It is really an extreme form of masochism, meaning you gaining bizarre pleasure, (often but not always sexual pleasure) through your own mental or physical pain or anguish, such as from your failure or you being defeated by somebody else in some undertaking, so your victor feels really great and you are publicly humiliated at his or her expense.
To be diagnosed as having this your behaviour will include four or more of following reflected in your mindset and behaviour:-
1. You tend to choose persons and situations in your life that lead to disappointment, failure, or mistreatment of you even though better options are clearly available.
2. You reject or render ineffective attempts by others to help you.
3. You habitually engage in excessive self-sacrificethat is often unsolicited by the intended recipients of the sacrifice, and you enjoy being on receiving end of discipline.
4. You react to positive events in your life instead of with elation, with depression, guilt, or a behaviour that results in physical or mental pain or punishment.
5. You set yourself up to be taken advantage or be a victim of piss-taking or incite angry responses from others whether at school or work, in your family or socially.
6. You feel a habitual need to be punished or on receiving end of disciplinary action, but make it your norm to reject opportunities for pleasure, and are reluctant to acknowledge enjoying yourself despite you having adequate social skills and the capacity for pleasure.
7. You try to fail to accomplish tasks that may be crucial to your personal objectives despite your ability to do well in such, so enabling others to get the credit so you become the victim of their success, such as them getting promoted instead of you through your efforts to help them at your expense.
8. You are uninterested in or reject people who consistently treat you well and are unattracted to caring sexual partners but may be very attracted to relationships with people who perhaps cruelly abuse you either mentally or physically.
9. You may never desire to share your bed with any other person and enjoy only solo sex alone in bed throughout your life often involving fantasies about being a victim.
9. You seek work where you are treated virtually or totally as a slave,on very low or zero wages and where your boss or co-workers enjoy making money from your sweat and toil which they profit from.
10. You may set yourself up to take the blame for someone else's wrong doings or be found guilty and perhaps punished for some offence you know was committed by someone else, so the person who really committed the offence escapes justice and in extreme cases you perhaps end up in jail after having confessed to his crime while he thoroughly enjoys the benefits and profits of that crime in luxury laughing at your misery.
Both males and females of all races can have this personality trait to varying degrees , and their victors can be the same or opposite gender to themselves. But many seemingly keep their disorder secret. If you or somebody you know has four or more of these traits and particularly if you or them get sexual arousal, perhaps leading to solo masturbation from fantasies imagining nasty things happening to you or them or experiencing these kind of situations in real life, you or the other person need to seek help, ideally be seeing a doctor and getting referred to a mental health practitioner for treatment.
However experiences suggest most people who do have this disorder in their thinking, which may often be blended with one or more other cluster PDs rarely come out nor seek treatment because they bizarrely enjoy the pleasure experienced by their victors at their expense and/or through their suffering and enjoy being disciplined.
The cause of a self defeating personality if it is indeed a PD are believed to be physical emotional and or sexual abuse in childhood resulting in a negativistic explanitory style and subconscious fears of success and failure in own life, that often being a consequence of borderline parenting.
How do the people of today find food?
People today find food through various means such as purchasing it from grocery stores, restaurants, or online platforms, growing their own food in gardens or farms, and foraging for wild foods. Some also rely on food assistance programs or receive meals from community organizations.
What do you think would have been a commonly used method of transportation for people in the region?
In a region with accessible waterways, boats and canoes would likely have been commonly used for transportation due to their efficiency in navigating rivers and coastlines. For land travel, walking or using horses or camels would have been prevalent depending on the terrain.
No the change in quality of television program's are caused by the change in current trends in fact the time spent staring at a T.V. screen (including Netflix Hulu and other sites like them) have increased. What is most likely is that the kind of programing you enjoy is no longer popular and is no longer being aired.
Social learning and social networks can positively impact employee expectations about learning, training, and development by encouraging collaboration, knowledge sharing, and peer support. Employees may expect more personalized and interactive learning experiences, with a focus on continuous improvement and skill development through informal connections and feedback. This can lead to increased engagement, motivation, and a culture of continuous learning within the organization.
Why do siblings fight after a parent dies?
Siblings may fight after a parent dies due to grief, stress, and unresolved emotions. The loss of a parent can bring up feelings of loss and change within the family dynamic, leading to disagreements over inheritance, responsibilities, or past grievances. It's important for siblings to communicate openly, seek support, and work together to navigate their shared loss.
How long did someone go without going to the bathroom?
It is not possible for someone to go indefinitely without using the bathroom. The body needs to eliminate waste regularly to maintain proper functioning. If someone tries to hold their urine or stool for a prolonged period, it can lead to discomfort, health issues, and potential damage to the bladder or bowel.
Be open and honest with your spouse about the situation. Set boundaries with the former coworker and make it clear that you are committed to your marriage. Consider limiting or stopping communication with the former coworker if their actions make you uncomfortable.
Whose success or behavior is an example to others?
Elon Musk's success and innovative behavior in the tech and space industry serves as an example to others for his bold approach, willingness to take risks, and dedication to pushing boundaries.
How do you change from a spoiled person to a nice genorous one and make everyone else see that?
Do something nice for someone else, but not in a showy way. Lets say your classmate's bag wore out and they needed a new one. You could get them one, but you wouldn't spend it on a £450 Jimmy Choo bag with a matching satin purse, would you? Just be genourous, kind and caring, don't make a big show of it, and don't winge, whine and complain when something doesn't go your way.
Who gives more tip in America boy or a girl and why?
There is no significant difference in the tipping habits between boys and girls in America. Tipping behavior is individual and varies based on factors such as personal income, service quality, and cultural norms.
