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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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What are some examples of adaptive bioengineering?
adaptive bioengineering is using examples from nature and adapting them to human use, such as whales have grooves in their fins which decrease co-efficient drag and use this on wind turbines to increase efficiency
How do you appreciate the efforts and hard work of farming?
Farming requires a lot of hard work, a good understanding of everything from animal behaviour to mechanics to finances, and a deep-seated dedication to help keep the farm or ranch running like it should. Unfortunately, only ~2% of people in America (5% in Canada) consist of those who are involved in agriculture, with 98% (95% in Canada) of the population living in cities, suburbs, or acreages and pursue a different career not involved in agriculture.
Very, very few people prefer farming as a career because it comes with a lot of hard work and a lot challenges--not to mention you get only one paycheck at the end of the year--no matter how well educated they are or not. Most of the farmers today are folks over 50 years of age. Younger people are either turned off by the hardships and the low income versus high costs, or by the fact that you really have to work every day. Young farmers in Canada have a more difficult time starting up a new farming operation or taking over an old one because of the high start-up costs and taxes that the federal government puts on their shoulders. No farmer, young or old, wants to get into debt when they only have one paycheck to live off of for the rest of the year.
In developed countries like the USA, Canada, Australia, Europe and New Zealand, farming is actually less appreciated among the general population than one might think. Most of those who live in the cities have no idea about agriculture or farming, and most don't even care. City people that move out to the country because they want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the cities and smell the fresh air and hear the quiet, are in for a nasty surprise when they move to an acreage neighboring a crop or livestock farm. These same people start complaining, not realizing that it's been like that for much longer than they could ever imagine, and a long time before they even considered moving there. Even those that do not live on a farm don't even know where their food came from. Kids in the cities grow up with the belief that milk and eggs comes from the grocery store, not the cow and the chicken, respectively. Urban folks who see a YouTube video on some sort of cruelty done to livestock see it as a terrible cruelty, but don't realize that the real truth about it like farm folks do.
For instance, when they see a video of someone helping a cow give birth and see all this red stuff coming out and hear the cow bawling out like she is, they think it's blood and the person trying to help this poor cow is being cruel and causing the cow to bleed to death. What they don't realize is that is all part of the natural birthing process. Yes there's a little blood, but most of it's from the amniotic fluid coming out with the calf. And birthing is painful for any female, look at how women have to give birth to babies with huge heads going through their pelvic openings! Lack of education can certainly lead people to believe half-truths and not open their eyes to see the whole truth.
Extremist groups like HSUS and PETA don't appreciate the practices of animal agriculture because they believe it's being "cruel" to animals, when most of their propaganda is based off of what people see from Walt Disney movies and not reality. But let's not forget that it was these same groups that helped improve the humane treatment and welfare of animals on farms in the first place. Animals, in the past, had been treated with less kindness and regards to their own physical, psychological and sociological needs.
Sadly, farming and agriculture is far less appreciated in developing countries because most of the people who do farming practices are quite poor and uneducated to the more up-dated farming practices being done in the more developed countries. The number one reason why they are uneducated to these new and improved practices is their governments and politics. Governments in developing countries seem to be more concerned with war or industrial expansion or money than making food for a growing global population. Some of these same governments won't accept humanitarian aid from any developed country because of these kind of politics. They see making war or putting more money into fabricated goods as a more useful way to spend money, and see improving agriculture as a waste of time. If a poor country does get imported food, they make that imported food more costly than it should be so that the poor don't get anything for themselves.
Uneducated farmers are what a lot of the ecologically-aware folks are stemming most of their opposition to agriculture from. This is because, for one, these uneducated farmers and shepherds don't know anything about things like overgrazing, soil erosion, climate change, pollution, etc., because they were never taught it. They are more concerned about raising their livestock or their crops because a) they need the money and b) they need to eat too.
On a more personal and individual level, how someone appreciates the efforts and hard-work of farming is the kind of paycheck they get at the end of the year. This paycheck is based on how well they have improved their operation, from incorporating new technologies and new practices in the field, to improving their herds in milk/wool/meat quality and in superior genetics. But since farming, today, is more of a way of life than a money-making operation (even though it is both), it's seeing how animals are as healthy and vibrant as they are and how well crops have grown in the fields that makes one appreciate the efforts and hard work of farming. One also looks back to how they started and where they are now, realizing how far they've come in improvements to their operation to minimize labour, inputs, and production costs.
Farming is the biggest humanitarian task in the world because it involves growing and producing food for humans, and no amount of appreciation is enough to honor those who are involved in this difficult but immensely satisfying career. There is no hollow boasting in it because farming is the life-blood of the world. Without food, humans would cease to exist. Without agriculture, no amount of innovation, technology or founding of new careers would ever happen like it has. People have to eat, and farming is the most selfless career a person can have if they want to find a way feed the world.
Due to the traumatic incident with the neighbor's dog, Tom may generalize his fear and associate it with other furry animals, extending his phobia to include all animals with similar physical characteristics as dogs, such as cats, rabbits, or any furry pets. This is a common psychological response known as stimulus generalization.
How do you emphasize that a free mind is a great healer for many disorders?
Through practice, you can develop great skill at doing this. ... I want to emphasize their effectiveness is because most people don't think they can get much ... cognitive disabilities, post-traumatic stress disorder and other impairments.
What are some things that humans can do that other animals can't?
Humans have the ability to create complex languages, develop advanced technology, engage in abstract thinking and problem-solving, and exhibit self-awareness and consciousness to a greater extent than most other animals. Additionally, humans have developed sophisticated social structures and cultural practices that are unique in the animal kingdom.
How old do you have to be to have to get your own bedroom?
There is no specific age requirement for having your own bedroom. It often depends on family circumstances and living arrangements. Some families may choose to give each child their own room starting from a certain age, while others may have siblings share a room regardless of age.
When someone write bad things about you on a marjor websit?
You can report the negative comments to the website administrators and request their removal. Alternatively, you can respond with a polite and professional statement addressing the issue. It's important to always maintain a positive online presence.
What are the effects on human behavior?
Human behavior can be influenced by various factors such as genetics, environment, and social interactions. Psychological and emotional states can also play a significant role in shaping behavior. Ultimately, behavior is a complex interplay of individual differences and external circumstances.
How do you not be impatient for your birthday?
Consider what there is to be grateful for TODAY and how others may not have lived to celebrate the birth anniversaries that you have previously experienced.
Plan how to appreciate and thank and celebrate those who gave you life and have helped you survive so far.
Who is using religion to control people?
Can a 17 year old flirt with a 13 year old and what would he act like?
Flirting is not a legal concept. Anyone can flirt with whoever they want. You can not talk to a minor about sex though unless it is education where you should have permission from the parents. But that is of course not flirting.
Why do people hate California people?
It's a generalization to say that people hate Californians. Some people may have negative perceptions due to stereotypes about Californians being wealthy, liberal, or having a laid-back lifestyle. It's important to remember that individuals are diverse and should not be judged based on where they come from.
What did the neo-freudians believe?
With the influence of social and cultural doctrines, a number of Freud's followers became dissatisfied with him and began to refashion Psychoanalytic theory along the line of Social Sciences. Although they retain Freudian view of dynamic personality of Conscious, and Unconscious but they argued that the basis of personality development is not instinctual or libido but Social or Interpersonal. Also that abnormality is not instinct but the growing child and the environment.
What does it mean if you doodle random dots and then connect them?
Doodling random dots and then connecting them can be a way to relax and stimulate creativity. It can also be a form of spontaneous drawing that may reveal subconscious thoughts or emotions. Some people find it meditative and use it as a way to unwind or clear their mind.
This question is posted on a half a dozen sites with exactly the same text. This is a fake question.
If it were real, which it is not, it would be disturbing. The obvious psychosexual weirdness of a little boy getting off on squishing bugs (so far not so odd) with the element of women's high heeled shoes (NOW it's odd) must be apparent to all.
Is this poster coming out with a movie or something? Perhaps a reality TV show?
Ugh.
Does social degradation starts from family?
Social degradation can certainly begin within a family if there are issues such as abuse, neglect, or dysfunctional dynamics present. These experiences can impact how individuals view themselves and interact with others, potentially leading to further social degradation as they navigate relationships and society. However, social degradation can also be influenced by external factors like poverty, discrimination, and lack of access to resources.
rich kids buy expensive things like Coach, Guess, Lacoste, etc. We also like to blow everything off such as homework. oh they're snotty and always have the best hygiene. For girls, wear designer clothes, wear real jewlery. it's better to have one decent piece then have a box full of studs. always have money! Rich girls are really preppy.
In a den, you can relax and unwind, read a book, watch TV, work on a hobby, spend time alone or with family and friends, or simply enjoy a cozy atmosphere.
What does it mean if someone has great council and judgment?
Having great counsel and judgment means that a person is wise and capable of making good decisions. They are able to seek advice when needed and are able to weigh different options carefully before making choices.
What are all of the human emotions?
- Angry
- sad
- happy
- Depressed
- annoyed
- devastated
- scared
- frightened
- terrified
- excited
- pleasant
- irritated
- shocked
- thrilled
- bored
- hurted
What was Wilhelm Wundt's theory?
Wilhelm Wundt is famous for founding experimental psychology, establishing the first experimental psychology laboratory, and training several generationsof important American and European psychologists.
Wundt's ideas are difficult to summarize because he was involved in so many areas, because he changed his views about many subjects in his 68 years of writing, and because his writing has no single, common theme. He was interestedin introspection, but he scorned the kind of introspection that involved vague, subjective thinking about thinking. Instead, Wundt focused some of his research on reaction times, the time it takes between the first impression of astimulus on a subject's senses and the subject's perceptions based on the stimulus. Wundt was also a great systematizer, creating a set of categories intowhich he could place his ideas about attention, stimuli, feelings, volition,impulses, memory, judgment, causality, and creativity.
Why do girls like shopping more than men?
Do they? Or is it just the difference of what they are shopping for and how often you see them out doing it? You may see fewer men out shopping at malls and carrying shopping bags of clothing, etc., but that doesn't mean they aren't shopping and buying things and loving every minute of it. I know many women who hate to shop (e.g., me), and many men who are shopaholics.
This type of misconception is a factor in gender bias, and is often spread by sexists and misogynists to trivialize the activities of girls and women and make them seem like frivolous time-wasters compared to their idea of "industrious hard-working and serious men".
Some men hate shopping with their wives and girlfriends because they aren't that interested in what the girls are shopping for, or where they are doing it, and how long it takes. Some women similarly have no interest in going shopping with their husbands because they don't use or need the same things as often, don't like being in the places the men go to shop, etc.
It is really not a gender thing and can't be said as a generalization.
What is the importance of Alderfer's ERG theory?
The importance of Alderfer's ERG theory (Existence/Relatedness/Growth) is that it took Maslow's hierarchy of needs and reduced it from the five categories of Physiological & Safety needs (Physical - Existence), Belonging & Esteem (Social - Relatedness) and Self Actualization (Self - Growth) and reduced them to the three needs already listed.
In addition to this, whereas Maslow's theory dealt with a selection of goals along a journey Alderfer's theory allowed for a flexibility between the levels. Therefore if a person's R needs were dissatisfied then he would focus on satisfying his E needs to an imbalanced extent, hence people become overweight, etc.
Alderfer's theory allowed an explanation for the starving artists who are happy to focus on their work for no return as they are more obsessed with growth than they are with existence. Likewise the religiously obsessed who do not mind living with no certainty where their next meal is coming from because they are focussed on spirituality.
Why do some people say achoo in loud voice?
Some people say "achoo" loudly when they sneeze because it is a reflex reaction controlled by the body's autonomic nervous system. The forcefulness of the sneeze can vary depending on the individual.
This really goes back tothe definition of crossdressing: is it the intent to appear to be the opposite of our "normal" sex or is the actual wearing of clothing marketed as "male" or "female"? If the intent is the answer then when a female actually chooses to emphasize male features, dress only in mens' clothes, "act masculine"**, even enters the bathroom of the 'opposite sex' is a description of female crossdressing.
If the actually wearing, then a lot of women are crossdressers because they wear clothing marked "for men" but don't actually intend to appear to be a man.
It is a little tougher to find a female crossdresser since the 'rules' now say women can wear almost anything a man can.
** Exhibiting 'typical' male behaviors: not caring for other's feelings, being action based, lack of communication, basically being misogynistic.
