behaviour
behaviour Psychology Behaviour is a psychological process by which we learn and interpret our environment and what behaviours are appropriate and inappropriate. It can also be defined as the process that our minds and our thoughts take to bring forth a particular response or action. Behavior may refer to both positive or negative behaviour, but the term is usually used in reference to responses to situations and events that we observe. A variety of factors may impact behaviour; they include the individual who is being observed, the way they perceive their surroundings, their background or culture. Behavioural psychology encompasses the study of how individuals respond to particular stimuli. Such studies of behavioural learning are generally viewed as investigating specific aspects of human behavior, such as what causes people to behave one way, or another. The first psychological field was cognitive, looking at mental processes through the use of laboratory conditions and laboratory te...