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Which of the following is not considered a behavior?
Which of the following is not considered a behavior?
Which statement correctly distinguishes between behavior and its outcomes?
Which statement correctly distinguishes between behavior and its outcomes?
In behavior modification, covert behaviors typically refer to which of the following?
In behavior modification, covert behaviors typically refer to which of the following?
What is an example of an overt behavior?
What is an example of an overt behavior?
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Which of the following does NOT represent an observable behavior?
Which of the following does NOT represent an observable behavior?
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What is an essential characteristic of behavior as defined in behavior modification?
What is an essential characteristic of behavior as defined in behavior modification?
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What kind of behavior is described by the thoughts of a figure skater before a competition?
What kind of behavior is described by the thoughts of a figure skater before a competition?
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Which scenario illustrates a product of behavior rather than behavior itself?
Which scenario illustrates a product of behavior rather than behavior itself?
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Study Notes
Definition and Characteristics of Behavior
- Behavior is any action or activity an individual performs.
- Behavior is any muscular, glandular, or electrical activity of an organism.
- Behavior encompasses both overt and covert actions.
- Overt behavior refers to observable actions like walking, talking, or throwing a baseball.
- Covert behavior refers to internal, private activities that are not readily observable.
- Covert behaviors are sometimes referred to as cognitive behaviors.
- Examples of Covert behavior include thoughts, feelings, and physiological responses.
- Has dimensions that can be measured: topography, frequency, duration, intensity, latency
- Can be observed, described, and recorded by others
- Have an impact on the environment, including the physical or social environment
Distinguishing Products of Behavior from Behaviors
- Products of behavior are the results or outcomes of actions, not behaviors themselves.
- Getting an "A" in a course or losing weight are products of behavior, not the behavior itself.
- The behaviors that lead to these outcomes are studying effectively or resisting overeating and exercising.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the definitions and distinctions between the types of behaviors, including overt and covert actions. It also explores the difference between behaviors and their products, highlighting how actions lead to outcomes. Test your understanding of these fundamental concepts in psychology.
