SettingsHuman behavior
Adultery
Adultery is voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than the lawful spouse.
Adultery is voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than the lawful spouse.
Angry mob
Ochlocracy (οχλοκρατία or okhlokratía; ochlocratia) or mob rule is government by mob or a mass of people, or the intimidation of legitimate authorities.
Ochlocracy (οχλοκρατία or okhlokratía; ochlocratia) or mob rule is government by mob or a mass of people, or the intimidation of legitimate authorities.
Assertiveness
Assertiveness is a particular mode of communication.
Assertiveness is a particular mode of communication.
Attention seeking
The term attention seeking is a form of situation managing and generally reserved for such situations where excessive and "inappropriate attention seeking" is seen.
The term attention seeking is a form of situation managing and generally reserved for such situations where excessive and "inappropriate attention seeking" is seen.
Bad habit
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Behavior
Behavior or behaviour (see American and British spelling differences) refers to the actions and mannerisms made by organisms, systems, or artificial entities in conjunction with their envi...
Behavior or behaviour (see American and British spelling differences) refers to the actions and mannerisms made by organisms, systems, or artificial entities in conjunction with their envi...
Behavioral contagion
Behavioral contagion is the propensity for certain behavior exhibited by one person to be copied by others either in the vicinity of the original user, or who have been exposed to media coverage...
Behavioral contagion is the propensity for certain behavior exhibited by one person to be copied by others either in the vicinity of the original user, or who have been exposed to media coverage...
Behavioral modernity
Behavioral modernity is a term used in anthropology, archeology and sociology to refer to a set of traits that distinguish present day humans and their recent ancestors from both other living pr...
Behavioral modernity is a term used in anthropology, archeology and sociology to refer to a set of traits that distinguish present day humans and their recent ancestors from both other living pr...
Body ornamentation
Practices of body ornamentation are a cultural universal (found in all human societies).
Practices of body ornamentation are a cultural universal (found in all human societies).
Boreout
Boreout is a management theory that posits that lack of work, boredom, and consequent lack of satisfaction are a common malaise affecting individuals working in modern organizations, especially ...
Boreout is a management theory that posits that lack of work, boredom, and consequent lack of satisfaction are a common malaise affecting individuals working in modern organizations, especially ...
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is the feeding of an infant or young child with breast milk directly from female human breasts (i.e., via lactation) rather than from a baby bottle or other container.
Breastfeeding is the feeding of an infant or young child with breast milk directly from female human breasts (i.e., via lactation) rather than from a baby bottle or other container.
Chinese fire drill
A Chinese fire drill is a slang term that has been used by Westerners for more than a century, and is today considered offensive or racist.
A Chinese fire drill is a slang term that has been used by Westerners for more than a century, and is today considered offensive or racist.
Civil inattention
Civil inattention is the process whereby individuals who are in the same physical setting of interaction demonstrate to one another that they are aware of one another, but without being either t...
Civil inattention is the process whereby individuals who are in the same physical setting of interaction demonstrate to one another that they are aware of one another, but without being either t...
Cold feet
Cold feet is apprehension or doubt strong enough to prevent a planned course of action.
Cold feet is apprehension or doubt strong enough to prevent a planned course of action.
Communication theory
Communication theory is a field of information and mathematics that studies the technical process of information and the human process of human communication.
Communication theory is a field of information and mathematics that studies the technical process of information and the human process of human communication.
Coping (psychology)
Coping has been defined in psychological terms by Susan Folkman and Richard Lazarus as "constantly changing cognitive and behavioral efforts to manage specific external and/or internal demands t...
Coping has been defined in psychological terms by Susan Folkman and Richard Lazarus as "constantly changing cognitive and behavioral efforts to manage specific external and/or internal demands t...
Courtesy
Courtesy comes from old French 'courteis' is gentle politeness and courtly manners.
Courtesy comes from old French 'courteis' is gentle politeness and courtly manners.
Crocodile tears
Crocodile tears (or superficial sympathy) are a false or insincere display of emotion such as a hypocrite crying fake tears of grief.
Crocodile tears (or superficial sympathy) are a false or insincere display of emotion such as a hypocrite crying fake tears of grief.
Cultural divide
Cultural divide is a term of sociology and human psychology, referring to attempts to describe the differences in reaction, response, and perception of people exposed to multi-cultural situations.
Cultural divide is a term of sociology and human psychology, referring to attempts to describe the differences in reaction, response, and perception of people exposed to multi-cultural situations.
Cultural mediation
Cultural mediation is one of the fundamental mechanisms of distinctly human development according to cultural–historical psychological theory introduced by Lev Vygotsky and developed in the work...
Cultural mediation is one of the fundamental mechanisms of distinctly human development according to cultural–historical psychological theory introduced by Lev Vygotsky and developed in the work...
Cultural universal
A cultural universal, as discussed by George Murdock, Claude Lévi-Strauss, Donald Brown and others, is an element, pattern, trait, or institution that is common to all human cultures worldwide.
A cultural universal, as discussed by George Murdock, Claude Lévi-Strauss, Donald Brown and others, is an element, pattern, trait, or institution that is common to all human cultures worldwide.
Daniel Van Meter
Daniel Van Meter was an eccentric, best known for his Tower of Wooden Pallets that became a cultural historic monument.
Daniel Van Meter was an eccentric, best known for his Tower of Wooden Pallets that became a cultural historic monument.
Deception
Deception, beguilement, deceit, bluff, mystification, bad faith, and subterfuge are acts to propagate beliefs that are not true, or not the whole truth.
Deception, beguilement, deceit, bluff, mystification, bad faith, and subterfuge are acts to propagate beliefs that are not true, or not the whole truth.
Demonstration effect
Demonstration effects are effects on the behavior of individuals caused by observation of the actions of others and their consequences.
Demonstration effects are effects on the behavior of individuals caused by observation of the actions of others and their consequences.
Description error
A description error is an error that occurs when a person performs an action on an object that is not the intended object.
A description error is an error that occurs when a person performs an action on an object that is not the intended object.
Desire (philosophy)
In philosophy, desire has been identified as a philosophical problem since Antiquity.
In philosophy, desire has been identified as a philosophical problem since Antiquity.
Diepkloof Rock Shelter
Diepkloof Rock Shelter is a rock cave in Western Cape, South Africa in which has been found some of the earliest evidence of the human use of symbols, in the form of patterns engraved upon ostr...
Diepkloof Rock Shelter is a rock cave in Western Cape, South Africa in which has been found some of the earliest evidence of the human use of symbols, in the form of patterns engraved upon ostr...
Dishonesty
Dishonesty is a word which, in common usage, may be defined as the act or to act without honesty.
Dishonesty is a word which, in common usage, may be defined as the act or to act without honesty.
Disinhibition
Disinhibition is a term in psychology used to describe a lack of restraint manifested in several ways, including disregard for social conventions, impulsivity, and poor risk assessment.
Disinhibition is a term in psychology used to describe a lack of restraint manifested in several ways, including disregard for social conventions, impulsivity, and poor risk assessment.
Dissimulation
Dissimulation is a form of deception in which one conceals the truth.
Dissimulation is a form of deception in which one conceals the truth.
Distraction
Distraction is the divided attention of an individual or group from the chosen object of attention onto the source of distraction.
Distraction is the divided attention of an individual or group from the chosen object of attention onto the source of distraction.
Dropping out
Dropping out means leaving a group for practical reasons, necessities, or disillusionment with the system from which the individual in question leaves.
Dropping out means leaving a group for practical reasons, necessities, or disillusionment with the system from which the individual in question leaves.
Dual loyalty
In politics, dual loyalty is loyalty to two separate interests that potentially conflict with each other.
In politics, dual loyalty is loyalty to two separate interests that potentially conflict with each other.
Eccentricity (behavior)
In popular usage, eccentricity refers to unusual or odd behavior on the part of an individual.
In popular usage, eccentricity refers to unusual or odd behavior on the part of an individual.
Educational psychology
Educational psychology is the study of how humans learn in educational settings, the effectiveness of educational interventions, the psychology of teaching, and the social psychology of schools ...
Educational psychology is the study of how humans learn in educational settings, the effectiveness of educational interventions, the psychology of teaching, and the social psychology of schools ...
Emotional transmission
Emotional transmission is the idea that an individual's emotions influence the emotions of those around them.
Emotional transmission is the idea that an individual's emotions influence the emotions of those around them.
Endemic warfare
Endemic warfare is the state of continual, low-threshold warfare in a tribal warrior society.
Endemic warfare is the state of continual, low-threshold warfare in a tribal warrior society.
Environmental enrichment (neural)
Environmental enrichment concerns how the brain is affected by the stimulation of its information processing provided by its surroundings.
Environmental enrichment concerns how the brain is affected by the stimulation of its information processing provided by its surroundings.
Evasion (ethics)
Evasion is, in ethics, an act that deceives by stating a true statement that is irrelevant or leads to a false conclusion.
Evasion is, in ethics, an act that deceives by stating a true statement that is irrelevant or leads to a false conclusion.
Ever Present Compensation Coefficient
The Ever Present Compensation Coefficient or (EPCC) is a corrective action of varied value which must be applied to certain human endeavors, particularly ones which are undertaken with lim...
The Ever Present Compensation Coefficient or (EPCC) is a corrective action of varied value which must be applied to certain human endeavors, particularly ones which are undertaken with lim...
Evolutionary psychology
Evolutionary psychology is an approach in the social and natural sciences that examines psychological traits such as memory, perception, and language from a modern evolutionary perspective.
Evolutionary psychology is an approach in the social and natural sciences that examines psychological traits such as memory, perception, and language from a modern evolutionary perspective.
Feminine psychology
Feminine psychology is a term used to describe issues concerning the gender of psychology of female human identity, and the issues that women face throughout their lives.
Feminine psychology is a term used to describe issues concerning the gender of psychology of female human identity, and the issues that women face throughout their lives.
Feminist ethics
Feminist ethics is an approach to ethics that builds on the belief that traditionally ethical theorising has under-valued and/or under-appreciated women's moral experience and it therefore choos...
Feminist ethics is an approach to ethics that builds on the belief that traditionally ethical theorising has under-valued and/or under-appreciated women's moral experience and it therefore choos...
Filipino values
The Filipino value system or Filipino values refers to the set of values or the value system that a majority of Filipino people have historically held important in their lives.
The Filipino value system or Filipino values refers to the set of values or the value system that a majority of Filipino people have historically held important in their lives.
Flâneur
The term flâneur comes from the French masculine noun flâneur—which has the basic meanings of "stroller", "lounger", "saunterer", "loafer"—which itself comes from the French verb flâne...
The term flâneur comes from the French masculine noun flâneur—which has the basic meanings of "stroller", "lounger", "saunterer", "loafer"—which itself comes from the French verb flâne...
Food fight
A food fight is a form of chaotic collective behavior, in which food is thrown at others in the manner of projectiles.
A food fight is a form of chaotic collective behavior, in which food is thrown at others in the manner of projectiles.
Gender differences in social network service use
Men and women use social network services (SNSs) differently and in different frequencies.
Men and women use social network services (SNSs) differently and in different frequencies.
Group polarization
In social psychology, group polarization refers to the tendency for groups to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members.
In social psychology, group polarization refers to the tendency for groups to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members.
Habit (psychology)
Habits are routines of behavior that are repeated regularly and tend to occur subconsciously.
Habits are routines of behavior that are repeated regularly and tend to occur subconsciously.
Hamiltonian spite
Within the field of social evolution, Hamiltonian spite is a term for those behaviours that occur between (among) conspecifics, and have a cost for the actor and a negative impact (harm) for the...
Within the field of social evolution, Hamiltonian spite is a term for those behaviours that occur between (among) conspecifics, and have a cost for the actor and a negative impact (harm) for the...
Health Action Process Approach
The Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) is a psychological theory of health behavior change.
The Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) is a psychological theory of health behavior change.
Health action process approach
The health action process approach is a psychological theory of health behavior change.
The health action process approach is a psychological theory of health behavior change.
Herd mentality
Herd mentality describes how people are influenced by their peers to adopt certain behaviors, follow trends, and/or purchase items.
Herd mentality describes how people are influenced by their peers to adopt certain behaviors, follow trends, and/or purchase items.
High velocity human factors
High Velocity Human Factors is a paradigm in the human factors sciences that specifically studies human performance in mission critical domains, such as military combat, law enforcement, fire fi...
High Velocity Human Factors is a paradigm in the human factors sciences that specifically studies human performance in mission critical domains, such as military combat, law enforcement, fire fi...
High-velocity human factors
High-velocity human factors is a paradigm in the human factors sciences that specifically studies human performance in mission critical domains, such as military combat, law enforcement, fire fi...
High-velocity human factors is a paradigm in the human factors sciences that specifically studies human performance in mission critical domains, such as military combat, law enforcement, fire fi...
History of evolutionary psychology
The history of evolutionary psychology began with Charles Darwin, who proposed that humans have social instincts that evolved by natural selection.
The history of evolutionary psychology began with Charles Darwin, who proposed that humans have social instincts that evolved by natural selection.
Human behavior
Human behavior refers to the range of behaviors exhibited by humans and which are influenced by culture, attitudes, emotions, values, ethics, authority, rapport, hypnosis, persuasion, coercion a...
Human behavior refers to the range of behaviors exhibited by humans and which are influenced by culture, attitudes, emotions, values, ethics, authority, rapport, hypnosis, persuasion, coercion a...
Human Behavior and Evolution Society
The Human Behavior and Evolution Society, or HBES, is an interdisciplinary, international society of researchers, primarily from the social and biological sciences, who use modern evolutionary t...
The Human Behavior and Evolution Society, or HBES, is an interdisciplinary, international society of researchers, primarily from the social and biological sciences, who use modern evolutionary t...
Human nature
Human nature refers to the distinguishing characteristics, including ways of thinking, feeling and acting, that humans tend to have naturally, i.e. independently of the influence of culture.
Human nature refers to the distinguishing characteristics, including ways of thinking, feeling and acting, that humans tend to have naturally, i.e. independently of the influence of culture.
Human sexual activity
Human sexual activities or human sexual practices or human sexual behavior refers to the manner in which humans experience and express their sexuality.
Human sexual activities or human sexual practices or human sexual behavior refers to the manner in which humans experience and express their sexuality.
Human Universals
Human Universals is a book by Donald Brown, an American professor of anthropology (emeritus) who worked at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Human Universals is a book by Donald Brown, an American professor of anthropology (emeritus) who worked at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Human vestigiality
In the context of human evolution, human vestigiality involves those characters occurring in the human species that are considered vestigial—in other words having lost all or most of their origi...
In the context of human evolution, human vestigiality involves those characters occurring in the human species that are considered vestigial—in other words having lost all or most of their origi...
Hyperactivity
Hyperactivity can be described as a physical state in which a person is abnormally active.
Hyperactivity can be described as a physical state in which a person is abnormally active.
Hyperkinesis (psychology)
Hyperkinesis or Hyperkinesia is a state of overactive restlessness (e.g.
Hyperkinesis or Hyperkinesia is a state of overactive restlessness (e.g.
Hypoactivity
Hypoactivity is inhibition of behavioral and/or locomotor activity.
Hypoactivity is inhibition of behavioral and/or locomotor activity.
Impulse (psychology)
An impulse is a wish or urge, particularly a sudden one.
An impulse is a wish or urge, particularly a sudden one.
Impulsivity
Impulsivity is a personality trait characterized by the inclination of an individual to initiate behavior without adequate forethought as to the consequences of their actions, acting on the spur...
Impulsivity is a personality trait characterized by the inclination of an individual to initiate behavior without adequate forethought as to the consequences of their actions, acting on the spur...
Infomania
Infomania is the debilitating state of information overload, caused by the combination of a backlog of information to process, and continuous interruptions from technologies like phones, instant...
Infomania is the debilitating state of information overload, caused by the combination of a backlog of information to process, and continuous interruptions from technologies like phones, instant...
Informational social influence
In social psychology, informational social influence is a type of conformity.
In social psychology, informational social influence is a type of conformity.
Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge
The Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge is a non-profit educational charity and publisher established in 1969 by the noted and award-winning psychologist and writer Robert E. Ornstein and...
The Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge is a non-profit educational charity and publisher established in 1969 by the noted and award-winning psychologist and writer Robert E. Ornstein and...
Irrationality
Irrationality is cognition, thinking, talking or acting without inclusion of rationality.
Irrationality is cognition, thinking, talking or acting without inclusion of rationality.
Irreverent
Irreverent is an adjective used to describe something that is disrespectful, sarcastic, and/or lacking in overall seriousness.
Irreverent is an adjective used to describe something that is disrespectful, sarcastic, and/or lacking in overall seriousness.
John Henryism
John Henryism is a strategy for coping with prolonged exposure to stresses such as social discrimination by expending high levels of effort which results in accumulating physiological costs.
John Henryism is a strategy for coping with prolonged exposure to stresses such as social discrimination by expending high levels of effort which results in accumulating physiological costs.
Kindness
Kindness is the act or the state of being kind, being marked by good and charitable behavior, pleasant disposition, and concern for others.
Kindness is the act or the state of being kind, being marked by good and charitable behavior, pleasant disposition, and concern for others.
Lawn dart effect
In psychology, the lawn dart effect occurs when fighter aircraft pilots accelerate horizontally at more than 1 standard gravity.
In psychology, the lawn dart effect occurs when fighter aircraft pilots accelerate horizontally at more than 1 standard gravity.
Laziness
Laziness is a disinclination to activity or exertion despite having the ability to do so.
Laziness is a disinclination to activity or exertion despite having the ability to do so.
Leisure satisfaction
Leisure satisfaction is the positive perceptions or feelings that an individual forms, elicits and gains as a result of engaging in leisure activities and choices.
Leisure satisfaction is the positive perceptions or feelings that an individual forms, elicits and gains as a result of engaging in leisure activities and choices.
Lifetrack Therapy
Lifetrack Therapy was founded by Dr. Yukio Ishizuka, a psychiatrist who grew up in Japan and later studied and worked in the West.
Lifetrack Therapy was founded by Dr. Yukio Ishizuka, a psychiatrist who grew up in Japan and later studied and worked in the West.
Littering behavior
Littering behavior is the act of dropping litter, waste that people unlawfully dispose of out of doors.
Littering behavior is the act of dropping litter, waste that people unlawfully dispose of out of doors.
Losada line
The Losada Line, also known as the "Losada ratio," was found by psychologist Marcial Losada while researching the differences in positivity/negativity between high and low performance teams (Los...
The Losada Line, also known as the "Losada ratio," was found by psychologist Marcial Losada while researching the differences in positivity/negativity between high and low performance teams (Los...
Losada Zone
The Losada Zone refers to a range of positivity/negativity ratio in human interaction defined by a lower limit of 2.9013 (known as the Losada Line) and an upper limit of 11.6345.
The Losada Zone refers to a range of positivity/negativity ratio in human interaction defined by a lower limit of 2.9013 (known as the Losada Line) and an upper limit of 11.6345.
Machismo
Machismo, or machoism, is a word of Spanish and Portuguese origin that describes prominently exhibited or excessive masculinity.
Machismo, or machoism, is a word of Spanish and Portuguese origin that describes prominently exhibited or excessive masculinity.
Make a mountain out of a molehill
Making a mountain out of a molehill is an idiom referring to over-reactive, histrionic behaviour where a person makes too much of a minor issue.
Making a mountain out of a molehill is an idiom referring to over-reactive, histrionic behaviour where a person makes too much of a minor issue.
Manners
In sociology, manners are the unenforced standards of conduct which demonstrate that a person is proper, polite, and refined.
In sociology, manners are the unenforced standards of conduct which demonstrate that a person is proper, polite, and refined.
MARS model of individual behavior
MARS model of individual behavior or MARS BAR model of individual behavior or simply MARS model is a model that seeks to explain individual behavior as a result of internal and exter...
MARS model of individual behavior or MARS BAR model of individual behavior or simply MARS model is a model that seeks to explain individual behavior as a result of internal and exter...
Masculine psychology
Masculine psychology is a term sometimes used to describe and categorize issues concerning the gender-related psychology of male human identity, as well as the issues that men confront during th...
Masculine psychology is a term sometimes used to describe and categorize issues concerning the gender-related psychology of male human identity, as well as the issues that men confront during th...
Maturity (psychological)
Maturity is a psychological term used to indicate how a person responds to the circumstances or environment in an appropriate.
Maturity is a psychological term used to indicate how a person responds to the circumstances or environment in an appropriate.
McGuire's Motivations
McGuire’s Psychological Motivations is a classification system that organizes theories of motives into 16 categories.
McGuire’s Psychological Motivations is a classification system that organizes theories of motives into 16 categories.
McGuire’s Motivations
McGuire’s Psychological Motivations is a classification system that organizes theories of motives into 16 categories.
McGuire’s Psychological Motivations is a classification system that organizes theories of motives into 16 categories.
Mind games
The term mind games refers to passive–aggressive behavior used specifically to demoralize or empower the thinking subject, often making the aggressor look superior.
The term mind games refers to passive–aggressive behavior used specifically to demoralize or empower the thinking subject, often making the aggressor look superior.
Misanthropy
Misanthropy is the general hatred, mistrust or dislike of the human species or human nature.
Misanthropy is the general hatred, mistrust or dislike of the human species or human nature.
Models of communication
Models of communication refers to the conceptual model used to explain the human communication process.
Models of communication refers to the conceptual model used to explain the human communication process.
Motivation
Motivation is a term that refers to a process that elicits, controls, and sustains certain behaviors.
Motivation is a term that refers to a process that elicits, controls, and sustains certain behaviors.
Narcissism
Narcissism is a term with a wide range of meanings, depending on whether it is used to describe a central concept of psychoanalytic theory, a mental illness, a social or cultural problem, or si...
Narcissism is a term with a wide range of meanings, depending on whether it is used to describe a central concept of psychoanalytic theory, a mental illness, a social or cultural problem, or si...
Narcissistic leadership
Narcissistic leadership is a common form of leadership.
Narcissistic leadership is a common form of leadership.
Narcissistic parents
A narcissistic parent is a parent affected by narcissism or narcissistic personality disorder.
A narcissistic parent is a parent affected by narcissism or narcissistic personality disorder.
National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior
The National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior is a study of human sexual behavior conducted in the United States by the Center for Sexual Health Promotion at Indiana University in Bloomington.
The National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior is a study of human sexual behavior conducted in the United States by the Center for Sexual Health Promotion at Indiana University in Bloomington.
Nature versus nurture
The nature versus nurture debate concerns the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities versus personal experiences in determining or causing individual differences in physical and...
The nature versus nurture debate concerns the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities versus personal experiences in determining or causing individual differences in physical and...
Normality (behavior)
Normality (also known as normalcy) is the state of being normal.
Normality (also known as normalcy) is the state of being normal.
Normative social influence
Normative social influence is one form of conformity.
Normative social influence is one form of conformity.
Obfuscation
Obfuscation is the hiding of intended meaning in communication, making communication confusing, wilfully ambiguous, and harder to interpret.
Obfuscation is the hiding of intended meaning in communication, making communication confusing, wilfully ambiguous, and harder to interpret.
Obstructionism
Obstructionism is the practice of deliberately delaying or preventing a process or change, especially in politics.
Obstructionism is the practice of deliberately delaying or preventing a process or change, especially in politics.
Opportunism
Opportunism is the conscious policy and practice of taking selfish advantage of circumstances – with little regard for principles, or with what the consequences are for others.
Opportunism is the conscious policy and practice of taking selfish advantage of circumstances – with little regard for principles, or with what the consequences are for others.
Panic buying
Panic buying is an imprecise common use term to describe the act of people buying unusually large amounts of a product in anticipation of or after a disaster or perceived disaster, or in anticip...
Panic buying is an imprecise common use term to describe the act of people buying unusually large amounts of a product in anticipation of or after a disaster or perceived disaster, or in anticip...
Passive-aggressive behavior
Passive–aggressive behavior, a personality trait, is passive, sometimes obstructionist resistance to following through with expectations in interpersonal or occupational situations.
Passive–aggressive behavior, a personality trait, is passive, sometimes obstructionist resistance to following through with expectations in interpersonal or occupational situations.
Passive–aggressive behavior
Passive–aggressive behavior, a personality trait, is passive, sometimes obstructionist resistance to following through with expectations in interpersonal or occupational situations.
Passive–aggressive behavior, a personality trait, is passive, sometimes obstructionist resistance to following through with expectations in interpersonal or occupational situations.
Pedant
A pedant is a person who is excessively concerned with formalism and precision, or who makes a show of their learning.
A pedant is a person who is excessively concerned with formalism and precision, or who makes a show of their learning.
Pet peeve
A pet peeve is a minor annoyance that an individual identifies as particularly annoying to them, to a greater degree than others may find it.
A pet peeve is a minor annoyance that an individual identifies as particularly annoying to them, to a greater degree than others may find it.
Phi complex
The phi complex is a brain rhythm in the awake human brain that appears to serve various social functions.
The phi complex is a brain rhythm in the awake human brain that appears to serve various social functions.
Preferred walking speed
The preferred walking speed is the speed at which humans or other animals choose to walk.
The preferred walking speed is the speed at which humans or other animals choose to walk.
Premastication
Premastication or pre-chewing is the act of chewing food for the purpose of physically breaking it down in order to feed another that is incapable of masticating the food by themselves.
Premastication or pre-chewing is the act of chewing food for the purpose of physically breaking it down in order to feed another that is incapable of masticating the food by themselves.
Procrastination
In psychology, procrastination refers to the act of replacing high-priority actions with tasks of lower priority, or doing something from which one derives enjoyment, and thus putting off import...
In psychology, procrastination refers to the act of replacing high-priority actions with tasks of lower priority, or doing something from which one derives enjoyment, and thus putting off import...
Propaganda: The Formation of Men's Attitudes
Propaganda: The Formation of Men's Attitudes is a landmark work on the subject of propaganda by French philosopher, theologian, and sociologist Jacques Ellul.
Propaganda: The Formation of Men's Attitudes is a landmark work on the subject of propaganda by French philosopher, theologian, and sociologist Jacques Ellul.
Psychological contract
A psychological contract represents the mutual beliefs, perceptions, and informal obligations between an employer and an employee.
A psychological contract represents the mutual beliefs, perceptions, and informal obligations between an employer and an employee.
Psychological manipulation
Psychological manipulation is a type of social influence that aims to change the perception or behavior of others through underhanded, deceptive, or even abusive tactics.
Psychological manipulation is a type of social influence that aims to change the perception or behavior of others through underhanded, deceptive, or even abusive tactics.
Queen bee syndrome
Queen bee syndrome was first defined by G.L. Staines, T.E. Jayaratne, and C. Tavris in 1973.
Queen bee syndrome was first defined by G.L. Staines, T.E. Jayaratne, and C. Tavris in 1973.
Race, Evolution, and Behavior
Race, Evolution, and Behavior: A Life History Perspective is a controversial book (first unabridged edition 1995, third unabridged edition 2000) written by J. Philippe Rushton, a professor o...
Race, Evolution, and Behavior: A Life History Perspective is a controversial book (first unabridged edition 1995, third unabridged edition 2000) written by J. Philippe Rushton, a professor o...
Relational disorder
According to Michael First, MD, of the DSM-5 working committee the locus of a relational disorder, in contrast to other DSM-IV disorders, "is on the relationship rather than on any one individua...
According to Michael First, MD, of the DSM-5 working committee the locus of a relational disorder, in contrast to other DSM-IV disorders, "is on the relationship rather than on any one individua...
Religious behaviour
The religions of the world consist of religious images and religious behaviour.
The religions of the world consist of religious images and religious behaviour.
Repetition priming
Repetition priming refers to the finding that an initial presentation of a stimulus influences the way in which an individual will respond to that stimulus when it is presented at a later time.
Repetition priming refers to the finding that an initial presentation of a stimulus influences the way in which an individual will respond to that stimulus when it is presented at a later time.
Respect
Respect gives a positive feeling of esteem or deference for a person or other entity, and also specific actions and conduct representative of that esteem.
Respect gives a positive feeling of esteem or deference for a person or other entity, and also specific actions and conduct representative of that esteem.
Ritualization
Ritualization is a behavior that occurs typically in a member of a given species in a highly stereotyped fashion and independent of any direct physiological significance.
Ritualization is a behavior that occurs typically in a member of a given species in a highly stereotyped fashion and independent of any direct physiological significance.
Role-playing
Role-playing refers to the changing of one's behaviour to assume a role, either unconsciously to fill a social role, or consciously to act out an adopted role.
Role-playing refers to the changing of one's behaviour to assume a role, either unconsciously to fill a social role, or consciously to act out an adopted role.
Self-actualization
Self-actualization is a term that has been used in various psychology theories, often in slightly different ways.
Self-actualization is a term that has been used in various psychology theories, often in slightly different ways.
Sexual attraction
Sexual attraction is attraction on the basis of sexual desire or the quality of arousing such interest.
Sexual attraction is attraction on the basis of sexual desire or the quality of arousing such interest.
Sexual selection
Sexual selection, a concept introduced by Charles Darwin in his 1859 book On the Origin of Species, is a significant element of his theory of natural selection.
Sexual selection, a concept introduced by Charles Darwin in his 1859 book On the Origin of Species, is a significant element of his theory of natural selection.
Shut up
"Shut up" is a direct command with a meaning similar to "be quiet"', but which is commonly perceived as an angrier and more forceful demand to stop making noise or otherwise communicating.
"Shut up" is a direct command with a meaning similar to "be quiet"', but which is commonly perceived as an angrier and more forceful demand to stop making noise or otherwise communicating.
Sibudu Cave
Sibudu Cave is a cave in a sandstone cliff in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Sibudu Cave is a cave in a sandstone cliff in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Social behavior
In physics, physiology and sociology, social behavior is behavior directed towards society, or taking place between, members of the same species.
In physics, physiology and sociology, social behavior is behavior directed towards society, or taking place between, members of the same species.
Social proof
Social proof, also known as informational social influence, is a psychological phenomenon that occurs in ambiguous social situations when people are unable to determine the appropriate mod...
Social proof, also known as informational social influence, is a psychological phenomenon that occurs in ambiguous social situations when people are unable to determine the appropriate mod...
Spoiled child
A spoiled child is a child that exhibits behavioral problems from overindulgence by his or her parents.
A spoiled child is a child that exhibits behavioral problems from overindulgence by his or her parents.
Superficial charm
Superficial charm (or glib charm) is "the tendency to be smooth, engaging, charming, slick, and verbally facile.
Superficial charm (or glib charm) is "the tendency to be smooth, engaging, charming, slick, and verbally facile.
Taunting
A taunt is a battle cry, a method in hand-to-hand combat, sarcastic remark, or insult intended to demoralize the recipient, or to anger them and encourage reactionary behaviors without thinking.
A taunt is a battle cry, a method in hand-to-hand combat, sarcastic remark, or insult intended to demoralize the recipient, or to anger them and encourage reactionary behaviors without thinking.
Teasing
Teasing is a word with many meanings.
Teasing is a word with many meanings.
Tend and befriend
Tend and befriend is a behavior exhibited by some animals, including humans, when under threat.
Tend and befriend is a behavior exhibited by some animals, including humans, when under threat.
The Institute for Cultural Research
The Institute for Cultural Research is a London-based, UK-registered educational charity, events organizer and publisher which aims to stimulate study, debate, education and research into all as...
The Institute for Cultural Research is a London-based, UK-registered educational charity, events organizer and publisher which aims to stimulate study, debate, education and research into all as...
Theories of political behavior
Theories of political behavior, as an aspect of political science, attempt to quantify and explain the influences that define a person's political views, ideology, and levels of political partic...
Theories of political behavior, as an aspect of political science, attempt to quantify and explain the influences that define a person's political views, ideology, and levels of political partic...
Troll (Internet)
In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary i...
In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary i...
Turncoat
A turncoat, also known as "The Stump", is a person who shifts allegiance from one loyalty or ideal to another, betraying or deserting an original cause by switching to the opposing side or party.
A turncoat, also known as "The Stump", is a person who shifts allegiance from one loyalty or ideal to another, betraying or deserting an original cause by switching to the opposing side or party.
Ultracrepidarianism
Ultracrepidarianism is the habit of giving opinions and advice on matters outside of one's knowledge.
Ultracrepidarianism is the habit of giving opinions and advice on matters outside of one's knowledge.
Value system
A value system is a set of consistent ethic values (more specifically the personal and cultural values) and measures used for the purpose of ethical or ideological integrity.
A value system is a set of consistent ethic values (more specifically the personal and cultural values) and measures used for the purpose of ethical or ideological integrity.
Venality
Venality is a vice associated with being bribeable or of selling your services or power, especially when one should act justly instead.
Venality is a vice associated with being bribeable or of selling your services or power, especially when one should act justly instead.
Victim blaming
Victim blaming occurs when the victim of a crime, an accident, or any type of abusive maltreatment are held entirely or partially responsible for the transgressions committed against them.
Victim blaming occurs when the victim of a crime, an accident, or any type of abusive maltreatment are held entirely or partially responsible for the transgressions committed against them.
Victim playing
Victim playing is the fabrication of victim-hood for a variety of reasons such to justify abuse of others, to manipulate others, a coping strategy or attention seeking.
Victim playing is the fabrication of victim-hood for a variety of reasons such to justify abuse of others, to manipulate others, a coping strategy or attention seeking.
Visual processing abnormalities in schizophrenia
Scientists have identified visual processing abnormalities in this disorder by studying the behavior and physiology of subjects with schizophrenia, and have proposed this as a topic meriting fu...
Scientists have identified visual processing abnormalities in this disorder by studying the behavior and physiology of subjects with schizophrenia, and have proposed this as a topic meriting fu...
Wolf ticket
Wolf ticket is an African-American slang term meaning a verbal threat, criticism, or insult used to intimidate an opponent.
Wolf ticket is an African-American slang term meaning a verbal threat, criticism, or insult used to intimidate an opponent.
Work behavior
Work behavior is a term used to describe the behavior one uses in employment and is normally more formal than other types of human behavior.
Work behavior is a term used to describe the behavior one uses in employment and is normally more formal than other types of human behavior.
Workplace deviance
Workplace deviance, in group psychology, may be described as the deliberate (or intentional) desire to cause harm to an organization – more specifically, a workplace.
Workplace deviance, in group psychology, may be described as the deliberate (or intentional) desire to cause harm to an organization – more specifically, a workplace.