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( Behavior) Behavior or behaviour (see spelling differences) refers to the actions or reactions of an object or organism, usually in relation to the environment. Behavior can be conscious or unconscious, overt or covert, and voluntary or involuntary. In animals, behavior is controlled by the endocrine system and the nervous system. The complexity of the behavior of an organism is related to the complexity of its nervous system. Generally, organisms with complex nervous systems have a greater capacity to learn new responses and thus adjust their behavior. Human behavior (and that of other organisms and mechanisms) can be common, unusual, acceptable, or unacceptable. Humans evaluate the acceptability of behavior using social norms and regulate behavior by means of social control. In sociology, behavior is considered as having no meaning, being not directed at other people and thus is the most basic human action. Animal behavior is studied in comparative psychology, ethology, behavioral ecology and sociobiology.

Behavior became an important construct in early 20th century Psychology with the advent of the paradigm known subsequently as "behaviorism." Behaviorism was a reaction against so-called "faculty" psychology which purported to see into or understand the mind without the benefit of scientific testing. Behaviorism insisted on working only with what can be seen or manipulated and in the early views of John B. Watson, a founder of the field, nothing was inferred as to the nature of the entity that produced the behavior. Subsequent modifications of Watson's perspective and that of so-called "classical conditioning" (see under Ivan Pavlov) led to the rise of Operant Conditioning, a theory advocated by B.F. Skinner, which took over the academic establishment up through the 1950s and was synonymous with "behaviorism" for many.

For studies on behavior ethograms are used.

In environmental modeling and especially in hydrology, a behavioral model means a model that is acceptably consistent with observed natural processes, i.e. that simulates well, for example, observed river discharge. It is a key concept of the so-called Generalized Likelihood Uncertainty Estimation (GLUE) methodology to quantify how uncertain environmental predictions are.

Behavior Subcategories Behavior Articles How You Can Change Your Behavior About Dieting by Henry John There are people that think that dieting is the best thing that ever happened to them. They’re looking for that quick fix. What’s wrong with that? They are losing weight. Isn’t that what they wanted? Wasn’t that the goal? Sure it was, ... How Changing Your Behavior Can Change Your Life by Henry John Once people get into a habit or pattern, they just can’t stop it overnight. It takes patience, time and a willingness to do so. Some people will work at doing it, others won’t. Some people could care less as long as they are getting what they need... Detox Problem Behaviors by John Brenner Detox Diet: Detoxification Klonopin nor can the cells' waste products get out. Most detox diets then allow for a slow re-introduction of other foods gradually. The diets generally restrict foods from your diet that are said to have harmful t... Program Your Mind for A Fitter Body by Doug Setter Maintaining reward systems or positive reinforcement is an important part of building life-long habits. As human animals, we generally like to repeatedly do the things that we have been rewarded for. The basis of positive reinforcement or habit-chang... Weight Loss and Behavior Change by Francis Adam The trouble with most diets is that they call for a way of eating that is virtually impossible to maintain for more than a short period of time. To change your behavior you must be honest with yourself about what you eat, how much you eat, when you e... Skills For Behavior Change-Fitness by Robert Baird Starting an Exercise Routine Beginners often start their exercise programs too rigorously. The most successful exercise program is one that is realistic and appropriate for your skill level and needs. Be realistic about the amount of time you... Using Hypnosis to Lose Weight - How Effective is It? by Valerie Dawson Why does hypnosis help with weight loss? It’s becoming more and more common nowadays to turn to hypnosis when we want to achieve a goal. We may want to quit smoking, rid ourselves of phobias or lose weight – in all these cases hypnos... Pets Behaving Badly... by Val Heart When Dr Joey contacted me, he wanted my help with his dogs. He had been putting up with really bad behavior from them for a long time. He was grieving terribly for his Forever Dog Friend, Satin, who had passed away. And his other best dog friend, Sha... American Justice Dept. Upholds Indian Yoga and Meditation by e. Raymond Rock Yoga and meditation are becoming mainstream. This article by M.P. Bhattathiri, Retired Chief Technical Examiner to The Govt. of Kerala, points out some recent findings: “The American justice Dept. has recently approved the power ... ADHD Treatment Through Behavior Therapy by Alvin Toh alvintohw@yahoo.com.sg. Best regards Alvin Toh http://www.acceleratedresultsoptimization.com ADHD Treatment Through Behavior Therapy ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a common psychological disorder that often b...