Actions and Behaviors Quiz

Innate behaviors are instinctive and occur naturally without learning; a human baby sucking its thumb is an example.

Social psychology explores how individuals interact in social settings, examining thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in social situations.

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter linked to pleasure, reward, and addiction, playing a crucial role in the brain's reward system.

The Identity vs. role confusion stage in Erikson's theory occurs during adolescence, focusing on the development of a sense of identity.

The hypothalamus plays a key role in regulating basic physiological needs, including hunger, thirst, and body temperature.

Operant conditioning is a type of learning where behavior is strengthened by positive outcomes or diminished by negative outcomes.

Social learning theory proposes that behavior is acquired by observing and imitating others, emphasizing the role of modeling in learning.

The fundamental attribution error is the tendency to attribute others' actions to internal characteristics while attributing our own actions to external factors.

Recall is the process of retrieving memories, but it can be influenced by various factors, leading to distortions or inaccuracies.

Positive reinforcement is the process where a behavior is strengthened by the introduction of a positive stimulus or reward, increasing the likelihood of its repetition.

The foot-in-the-door technique is a compliance tactic where agreeing to a small request increases the likelihood of agreeing to a larger one.

Emotional intelligence, as defined by Daniel Goleman, does not include logical reasoning as one of its components.