Different ways to analyze behavior Flashcards
Human behavior can be analyzed in…
6 ways
what are the ways of analyzing behavior
external
internal
intentional
adaptive
conscious
unconscious
external behavior
behavior observable by others. e.g physical language
external behavior may indicate internal behavior e.g crying is a sign of sadness but this isnt always the case
Internal behavior
can not be observed by others e.g emotions, thinking, attention
cognitions
e.g we have an idea of where our brains process memories but we cannot tell what memory they are processing
Intentional behavipr
All human behavior is intentional even if we dont realize it
all actions have a goal
adaptive behavior
we can quickly adjust our behavior based on different factors
e.g socicultural: the difference between talking to your friends and relatives
conscious behavior
intentional =/ conscious
conscious behavior occurs when you willingly decide to do something
e.g manual breathing
unconscious behavior
unconscious behavior occurs automatically without a conscious effort
e.g automatic breathing