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Human Behavior
The study of human behavior which is affected by genetics, perceived behaviorial controls, attitude, and societal norms
7,055 Questions
How to take off your clothes in front of a lot of people without your mom noticing?
It is not appropriate to undress in front of a large group of people, especially if you are trying to avoid your mom noticing. It is best to find a private and appropriate place to change clothes without drawing unnecessary attention to yourself.
Why is knowing human behavior important to a medical assistant?
Knowing human behavior heps to understand what is going on with a patient.
Also, getting to know a patient to know their symptoms and habits helps the patient and the assistant in understanding what to do.
What are different meaning of discrimination?
to judge someone by a trait that they have that you view as making them less than you
To discriminate is to treat a person or persons differently based on some trait or characteristic. One may discriminate based on income or educational level. However, the more common usage refers to unacceptable forms of discrimination based on race or sex, for example.
Benefits of motivation in an organisation?
Motivation in an organisation can lead to higher levels of employee engagement, increased productivity, and improved job satisfaction. It can also help reduce employee turnover, foster a positive work culture, and ultimately lead to better performance and results for the organization.
Why do humans need to give birth?
Read on if you are interested in the religious aspect of human birth.
The Religious Explainationਗà©à¨° ਚਰਣ ਲਾਗਿ ਹਮ ਬਿਨਵਤਾ ਪੂਛਤ ਕਹ ਜੀਉ ਪਾਇਆ ॥
ਕਵਨ ਕਾਜਿ ਜਗ੠ਉਪਜੈ ਬਿਨਸੈ ਕਹਹ੠ਮੋਹਿ ਸਮà¨à¨¾à¨‡à¨† ॥੧॥
"Falling at the Feet of the Guru, I pray, and ask Him, "Why was man created? Pray teach me; Why does man go through cycles of birth and death?" 1"
(Ang 475)
Bhagat Kabir Ji asks these profound questions from the Guru and then prays:
ਦੇਵ ਕਰਹ੠ਦਇਆ ਮੋਹਿ ਮਾਰਗਿ ਲਾਵਹ੠ਜਿਤ੠à¨à©ˆ ਬੰਧਨ ਤੂਟੈ ॥
ਜਨਮ ਮਰਨ ਦà©à¨– ਫੇੜ ਕਰਮ ਸà©à¨– ਜੀਅ ਜਨਮ ਤੇ ਛੂਟੈ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
"O Divine Guru, please show compassion, and put me on the path that frees me of 'bondage' with the 'terrifying world ocean'; Suffering due to past deeds is forgiven, and I am released from cycles of reincarnation. 1Pause"
(Ang 475)
This prayer answers the questions thus: Man ties himself in bondage due to evil thoughts and deeds, thus going through cycles of birth and death. By following the Guru's teachings he can break this cycle and attain release from it. Let us try and understand the import of these statements.
The soul came from, and is a part of, God, the Supreme soul. At the time of birth of the body, the soul is told that he has a role to play and after it completes the allotted tasks he will be accepted back to merge with the Supreme soul. A fixed time is allotted for this and death scheduled in advance. However, distractions like looking viciously at another's wealth or beauty, greed, anger, attachment to transitory pleasures, slander, back-biting, and conflict with others, wean the soul away from faithfully carrying out its tasks. This is the 'bondage' mentioned above. It becomes a wall or obstacle between the soul and Supreme Soul.
But the soul yearns to get back to the source. On death of the body he attempts but is unable to cross the obstacle created by the above evils. Since these evils affect one whose mind is in turbulence, overcoming the obstacle is like crossing an ocean in turbulence, the 'terrifying world ocean' mentioned above. If the soul fails in crossing the world ocean, he cannot obviously merge with God and has to take birth in another body (reincarnate) in a life form that is determined by God based on his conduct in the life just ended. Reincarnation is chastisement as also opportunity. In every birth the soul is given a chance to act such that he is granted human birth again which provides the opportunity to merge with the Supreme soul. If he does not succeed he continues in the cycles of death and rebirth, thus:
ਪਰ ਧਨ ਪਰ ਤਨ ਪਰ ਤੀ ਨਿੰਦਾ ਪਰ ਅਪਬਾਦ੠ਨ ਛੂਟੈ ॥
ਆਵਾ ਗਵਨ੠ਹੋਤ੠ਹੈ ਫà©à¨¨à¨¿ ਫà©à¨¨à¨¿ ਇਹ੠ਪਰਸੰਗ੠ਨ ਤੂਟੈ ॥੨॥
"One who does not give up the pursuits of others' wealth, others' bodies, others' wives, others' slander and remains in conflicts - for the sake of these one continues in the cycles of reincarnation and this story never ends. 2"
(Ang 971)
There are no places or regions known as heaven and hell. Reincarnation is temporary hell, and success in merging with God is heaven. No one is permanently put in hell because God is compassionate and merciful.
Let us now study the teachings of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji on how release from the cycles of reincarnation may be achieved. All references are from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
In Jap Ji, Guru Nanak Sahib Ji asks a question and answers it thus:
Question: ਕਿਵ ਸਚਿਆਰਾ ਹੋਈਠਕਿਵ ਕੂੜੈ ਤà©à¨Ÿà©ˆ ਪਾਲਿ ॥ (Ang 1)
"How can the soul break the wall of falsehood (obstacle) and get to God?"
Answer: ਹà©à¨•à¨®à¨¿ ਰਜਾਈ ਚਲਣਾ ਨਾਨਕ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਨਾਲਿ ॥੧॥ (Ang 1)
"Carry out the commands preordained."
So the obstacle can be broken if one carries out the commands that are preordained, i.e. carry out the allotted tasks. This can only be achieved in human birth:
à¨à¨ˆ ਪਰਾਪਤਿ ਮਾਨà©à¨– ਦੇਹà©à¨°à©€à¨† ॥
ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਮਿਲਣ ਕੀ ਇਹ ਤੇਰੀ ਬਰੀਆ ॥
"You have been granted human birth; this is your chance to meet the Master."
(Ang 12)
Let us see what type of commands could have been given to the soul. First and foremost he was told that the family into which he is being born, was predestined. These relatives are based on association in previous birth but cannot help when the end comes; attachment to them must therefore be avoided.
ਮਾਈ ਬਾਪ ਪà©à¨¤à©à¨° ਸà¨à¨¿ ਹਰਿ ਕੇ ਕੀਠ॥
ਸà¨à¨¨à¨¾ ਕਉ ਸਨਬੰਧ੠ਹਰਿ ਕਰਿ ਦੀਠ॥੧॥
"Mother, father and sons are all made by the Lord; the relationships of all are established by the Lord. 1
(Ang 494)
ਜਿਉ ਜਨਨੀ ਸà©à¨¤à© ਜਣਿ ਪਾਲਤੀ ਰਾਖੈ ਨਦਰਿ ਮà¨à¨¾à¨°à¨¿ ॥
ਅੰਤਰਿ ਬਾਹਰਿ ਮà©à¨–ਿ ਦੇ ਗਿਰਾਸ੠ਖਿਨ੠ਖਿਨ੠ਪੋਚਾਰਿ ॥
"Just as the mother, having given birth to, feeds and keeps her supervises her child - indoors and outdoors, she puts food in the child's mouth; each and every moment, she nurtures him."
(Ang 168)
ਕਾਹੇ ਪੂਤ à¨à¨—ਰਤ ਹਉ ਸੰਗਿ ਬਾਪ ॥
ਜਿਨ ਕੇ ਜਣੇ ਬਡੀਰੇ ਤà©à¨® ਹਉ ਤਿਨ ਸਿਉ à¨à¨—ਰਤ ਪਾਪ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥
ਜਿਸ੠ਧਨ ਕਾ ਤà©à¨® ਗਰਬ੠ਕਰਤ ਹਉ ਸੋ ਧਨ੠ਕਿਸਹਿ ਨ ਆਪ ॥
ਖਿਨ ਮਹਿ ਛੋਡਿ ਜਾਇ ਬਿਖਿਆ ਰਸ੠ਤਉ ਲਾਗੈ ਪਛà©à¨¤à¨¾à¨ª ॥੧॥
"O child, why do you argue with your father? It is a sin to argue with your parents who who give birth and raised you. 1Pause That wealth, which you are so proud of - that wealth does not belong to anyone. In an instant, you shall have to leave behind all your corrupt pleasures; you shall be left to regret and repent. 1"
(Ang 1200)
ਮਾਤ ਪਿਤਾ ਬਨਿਤਾ ਸà©à¨¤ ਬੰਧਪ ਇਸਟ ਮੀਤ ਅਰ੠à¨à¨¾à¨ˆ ॥
ਪੂਰਬ ਜਨਮ ਕੇ ਮਿਲੇ ਸੰਜੋਗੀ ਅੰਤਹਿ ਕੋ ਨ ਸਹਾਈ ॥੧॥
"Mother, father, spouse, children, relatives, lovers, friends and siblings meet, based on association in previous lives; but none of them will be your companion and support in the end. 1"
(Ang 700)
The profession or the job is also preordained and one must carry that out well:
ਸà¨à© ਜੀਉ ਪਿੰਡ੠ਦੀਆ ਤà©à¨§à© ਆਪੇ ਤà©à¨§à© ਆਪੇ ਕਾਰੈ ਲਾਇਆ ॥
ਜੇਹਾ ਤੂੰ ਹà©à¨•à¨®à© ਕਰਹਿ ਤੇਹੇ ਕੋ ਕਰਮ ਕਮਾਵੈ ਜੇਹਾ ਤà©à¨§à© ਧà©à¨°à¨¿ ਲਿਖਿ ਪਾਇਆ ॥੨॥
"You Yourself bless us with soul, body and everything. You Yourself cause us to act. As You issue Your Commands, so everyone carries out the tasks pre-ordained. 2"
(Ang 736)
ਜੈਸਾ ਸੰਗ੠ਬਿਸੀਅਰ ਸਿਉ ਹੈ ਰੇ ਤੈਸੋ ਹੀ ਇਹ੠ਪਰ ਗà©à¨°à¨¿à¨¹à© ॥੨॥
"Being with someone other than the spouse is like company of a poisonous snake. (Adultery is taboo). 2"
(Ang 403)
ਨਿਤਪà©à¨°à¨¤à¨¿ ਹਿਰਹਿ ਪਰ ਦਰਬ੠ਛਿਦà©à¨° ਕਤ ਢਾਕੀਅਹਿ ॥
"Laying hands on another's wealth cannot be concealed."
(Ang 1362)
ਨਿੰਦਾ à¨à¨²à©€ ਕਿਸੈ ਕੀ ਨਾਹੀ ਮਨਮà©à¨– ਮà©à¨—ਧ ਕਰੰਨਿ ॥
ਮà©à¨¹ ਕਾਲੇ ਤਿਨ ਨਿੰਦਕਾ ਨਰਕੇ ਘੋਰਿ ਪਵੰਨਿ ॥੬॥
"It is not right to slander any one but the foolish, self-willed manmukhs still do it. The slanderers are put to shame and go through hell."
(Ang 755)
ਪੂਰਬਿ ਲਿਖੇ ਡੇਹ ਸਿ ਆਠਮਾਇਆ ॥
ਚਲਣ੠ਅਜ੠ਕਿ ਕਲà©à¨¹à©à¨¹à¨¿ ਧà©à¨°à¨¹à© ਫà©à¨°à¨®à¨¾à¨‡à¨† ॥੨॥
"O my mother my days are predetermined; I have to leave on the day preordained. One must depart, today or tomorrow, according to the Lord's Primal Order. 2"
(Ang 369)
This may be summarized thus:
ਜੇਹਾ ਚੀਰੀ ਲਿਖਿਆ ਤੇਹਾ ਹà©à¨•à¨®à© ਕਮਾਹਿ ॥
ਘਲੇ ਆਵਹਿ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਸਦੇ ਉਠੀ ਜਾਹਿ ॥੧॥
"As His Decree is issued, so is His Command obeyed. O Nanak! One is born when sent by God to this world, acts as per God's writ and dies when called back. 1"
(Ang 1239)
God created the universe and looks after it lovingly. He therefore appears to have decided to enjoy and further develop it. God Himself is not a physical entity; He exists in spirit. He puts a part of this spirit as soul in every body and sends them to the earth to enjoy. Thus God sends man to enjoy the nature He has created. Man is expected to enjoy nature and participate in its further development on behalf of God. For this he is enjoined to perform duties earmarked for him. Human birth enjoys many benedictions like intellect and a sense of discrimination with which he can understand what is expected of him. The duties that man should perform are covered by the word Dharam. This word is of Indian origin but is now universally used as Dharma. It encompasses all duties in all fields of life. These include but are not limited to the code of conduct laid down by his religion; responsibilities to the elders, other members of the family and society; loyalty to his country; responsibilities of the job; interpersonal dealings; conforming to the laws of the land and above all leading a truthful life.
Man is not expected to perform these duties mechanically as a robot without emotions or need for personal aspirations and enjoyment. He therefore also works for his economic well-being and satisfaction of desires. While man works he creates resources for himself and the society thus contributing to development. This quality is called Arth or economic well being. Some of these resources he uses for fulfilment of his aspirations and desires. This is called kaam.
Dharam, Arth and kaam are very attractive and are likely to wean man away from his duties i.e. forget God's commands. But man is not asked to keep away from them because that will take him away from practical life. Instead he should not get attached to them. This is analogous to a lotus flower surviving with the help of water and mud but remaining untouched by them. Or like the duck that floats in water but does not let its wings get wet. Both these metaphors are frequently used in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Guru Nanak Sahib Ji was asked by the Yogis how to get across the terrifying world ocean i.e. achieve salvation mokh or mukti, which is the other name for merger of the soul with God and consequent release from the cycles of reincarnation. He replied:
ਜੈਸੇ ਜਲ ਮਹਿ ਕਮਲ੠ਨਿਰਾਲਮ੠ਮà©à¨°à¨—ਾਈ ਨੈ ਸਾਣੇ ॥
ਸà©à¨°à¨¤à¨¿ ਸਬਦਿ à¨à¨µ ਸਾਗਰ੠ਤਰੀਠਨਾਨਕ ਨਾਮ੠ਵਖਾਣੇ ॥
"The way the lotus flower and the duck remain untouched by water. O Nanak! (Remaining unattached from the worldly activities), and letting the mind be guided by the Shabad and chanting the Naam one gets across the terrifying world ocean."
(Ang 938)
'Chanting the Naam' means to repeat the Divine-Name given by the Guru as well as remembering God and His commands and to carry them out.
Dharam, Arth, Kaam and Mokh are together called the four cardinal blessings. Achievement of all of them signifies a successful and productive life that ends in salvation. While the other three are clearly understood as blessings it is necessary to understand why duty is a blessing. Duty here means to do what is right and having the freedom to do so. A look at the items given above while describing duties will indicate that it is not the freedom to anything what likes but what is right. This is aided by always being in God- consciousness which means performing one's duties at work and home, never forgetting that one is carrying out God's commands. This is a blessing in itself.
The purpose of human birth thus is to achieve Dharam, Arth, Kaam and Mokh i.e. being dutiful, contributing to development, meeting personal aspirations and finally merging the soul with God.
This translates into a disciplined, enjoyable and fruitful life.
Source: Bhai Rawel Singh
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What does picking your nose mean?
Generally, picking one's nose is considered unhygienic and bad behavior. However, almost every person has picked their nose at least once. Unusually, the dry mucous forms a plug, otherwise known as a "booger", which makes it harder to breathe well. So a finger/fingernail seems easier than blowing one's nose. But nose picking can break blood vessels and cause nose bleeds. Also snot, which makes boogers, contains dust and bacteria so if it is eaten it could make you ill.
Why is other peoples pain funny?
nope.. they don't think it's funny.... they just don't know that it's not... sometimes people feel satisfied when they see others getting hurt because of what they are doing.., sometimes it makes them feel superior or somehow makes them feel like they are being cared for which satisfies their emotional cravings....
How do you know if your friend is retarded?
It is not appropriate to use the term "retarded" to describe someone's intellectual abilities. If you are concerned about your friend's cognitive functioning, it may be helpful to approach the topic with sensitivity and seek professional advice from a healthcare provider or mental health professional.
What are the two parts that make up your personality?
Personality is typically made up of two parts: traits and states. Traits are enduring characteristics that shape behaviors over time, while states are more temporary and context-dependent emotional reactions or moods. Both traits and states interact to influence how a person thinks, feels, and behaves in various situations.
Define of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a psychological theory that categorizes human needs into five levels: physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization. According to the theory, individuals prioritize fulfilling lower-level needs before moving on to higher-level needs.
What is a dramatic person according to society?
A dramatic person is typically seen as someone who reacts in an exaggerated or intense manner to situations, often seeking attention or validation from others. They may be prone to overreacting, being overly emotional, or creating unnecessary drama in their relationships and interactions.
What does it mean when you think about someone randomly?
Thinking about someone randomly could be a sign of a strong emotional connection with them or it could be your brain processing memories or emotions associated with that person. It's common to think about people we care about, even without a specific trigger.
Adult protection refers to ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable adults who are at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. It involves providing support, intervention, and services to protect adults from harm and safeguard their rights. Adult protection services are typically provided by social service agencies or local authorities.
Which theories might better explain Juan's motivation?
Self-determination theory suggests Juan may be motivated by autonomy, competence, and relatedness needs. Achievement goal theory emphasizes how Juan's goal orientation, such as mastery and performance goals, can affect his motivation. Expectancy theory focuses on how Juan's beliefs about effort-performance link and outcomes can influence his motivation levels.
What is the cause of irresponsible behavior?
Irresponsible behavior can have various causes, such as lack of awareness or understanding of consequences, impulsivity, poor decision-making skills, lack of self-control or discipline, underlying psychological issues, or environmental influences like peer pressure or societal norms. It's important to address the underlying reasons in order to effectively change irresponsible behavior.
How does lack of sleep affect human behavior?
While some people may like to believe that they can train their bodies to not require as much sleep as they once did this belief is false (1). Sleep is needed to regenerate certain parts of the body, especially the brain, so that it may continue to function optimally. After periods of extended wakefulness or reduced sleep neurons may begin to malfunction, visibly effecting a person's behavior. Some organs, such as muscles, are able to regenerate even when a person is not sleeping so long as they are resting. This could involve lying awake but relaxed within a quite environment. Even though cognitive functions might not seem necessary in this scenario the brain, especially the cerebral cortex, is not able to rest but rather remains semi-alert in a state of "quiet readiness" (2). Certain stages of sleep are needed for the regeneration of neurons within the cerebral cortex while other stages of sleep seem to be used for forming new memories and generating new synaptic connections. The effects of sleep deprivation on behavior have been tested with relation to the presence of activity in different sections of the cerebral cortex.=The temporal lobe of the cerebral cortex is associated with the processing of language. During verbal learning tests on subjects who are fully rested functional magnetic resonance imaging scans show that this area of the brain is very active. However, in sleep deprived subjects there is no activity within this region (3), (4), (5). The effects of this inactivity can be observed by the slurred speech in subjects who have gone for prolonged periods with no sleep (6).==Even severely sleep deprived people are still able to perform to some degree on a verbal learning test. This implies that some other area of the brain must become active to compensate for the loss of temporal lobe functioning.=While some people may like to believe that they can train their bodies to not require as much sleep as they once did this belief is false (1). Sleep is needed to regenerate certain parts of the body, especially the brain, so that it may continue to function optimally. After periods of extended wakefulness or reduced sleep neurons may begin to malfunction, visibly effecting a person's behavior. Some organs, such as muscles, are able to regenerate even when a person is not sleeping so long as they are resting. This could involve lying awake but relaxed within a quite environment. Even though cognitive functions might not seem necessary in this scenario the brain, especially the cerebral cortex, is not able to rest but rather remains semi-alert in a state of "quiet readiness" (2). Certain stages of sleep are needed for the regeneration of neurons within the cerebral cortex while other stages of sleep seem to be used for forming new memories and generating new synaptic connections. The effects of sleep deprivation on behavior have been tested with relation to the presence of activity in different sections of the cerebral cortex.=The temporal lobe of the cerebral cortex is associated with the processing of language. During verbal learning tests on subjects who are fully rested functional magnetic resonance imaging scans show that this area of the brain is very active. However, in sleep deprived subjects there is no activity within this region (3), (4), (5). The effects of this inactivity can be observed by the slurred speech in subjects who have gone for prolonged periods with no sleep (6).==Even severely sleep deprived people are still able to perform to some degree on a verbal learning test. This implies that some other area of the brain must become active to compensate for the loss of temporal lobe functioning.=
People go to shopping malls for many reasons?
People go to shopping malls for various reasons such as shopping for clothes, electronics, and other items, dining at restaurants, watching movies, socializing with friends and family, and engaging in recreational activities like arcades and mini-golf. Shopping malls offer a diverse range of products and services in one convenient location, making it a popular destination for many.
Why do people call other people stupid?
A reason could be because of jealousy. Maybe that person who is name-calling isn't really that smart. They like to make other people feel bad. If someone calls you stupid, just ignore it and believe that you are capable of achieving many things in your life because of your smartness :)
What is the name for a group of people who follow animals they eat?
Hunter-gatherers are groups of people who follow and hunt animals for food.
How can communication affect your behavior?
Communication can influence behavior by shaping attitudes, beliefs, and emotions. Clear and effective communication can lead to positive behavior changes, while poor or misinterpreted communication can result in misunderstandings and negative behaviors. Additionally, the tone, style, and nonverbal cues in communication can impact how a message is received and influence behavior accordingly.
What do you call a person who hates being wrong?
I suppose we all "hate" to be wrong, especially if we actually believed we were right.
I did not know there was a separate word for naming categorizing people this way.
The closest words in the English language I can think of is:
cantankerous or quarrelsome, but they do not actually imply the hate of being wrong, rather the enjoyment of having an argument even for the argument itself.
It is however such a pity that so many persons today use these words about people they can not win a discussion with.
Often people do disagree on an answer as problems occur because one part have a wider understanding of a question than the other part.
Life has told me that Black and White sometimes is more like Gray. It is all defined in ones perception of the object. Lack of light makes all cats gray. (or black)
What do your knuckles look like after years of cracking them?
Frequent knuckle cracking does not appear to cause long-term harm or lead to arthritis, contrary to popular belief. However, excessive cracking may stretch the ligaments in the knuckles or make them looser over time. This can potentially lead to some minor swelling or discomfort in the affected area, but it does not cause any permanent damage to the knuckles themselves.
You went example Naturalistic Observation in hospital?
In a hospital, naturalistic observation could involve researchers quietly observing interactions between doctors and patients, without any interference or involvement. This method allows for the study of healthcare practices in their natural setting, providing insights into communication, decision-making processes, and patient care without influencing the behavior of those being observed. Utilizing this technique can help researchers better understand the dynamics within a healthcare setting and identify areas for improvement.
