Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)
Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780134477961
Author: Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 1TY
Summary Introduction

Behavior is a study of an individual’s actions, movements, expressions depicted on face and way of communication and interaction with other people in society. It is an outward behavior of a person in a society.

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Answer to Problem 1TY

Correct answer:

Behavior is the study of outward behavior, actions, reactions, communication and locomotion of a person. Therefore, option c. is correct.

Option c. is given as “overt actions and reactions”.

Explanation of Solution

Reasons for the correct statement:

Behavior is the study of expressions, emotions, movement and communication of one person with another person in society. It includes the study of outward actions and reactions of a person in specific situations and environment in society.

Hence, option c. is correct.

Reasons for the incorrect statements:

Option a. is given as “internal, covert processes”.

These processes are a part of internal mental thinking and perception of a person in society. Hence, it is a wrong answer.

Option b. is given as “outward behavior”.

Outward behavior is studied under psychology. It is only one of the features of behavior. Hence, it is a wrong answer.

Option d. is given as “only animal behavior”.

It is the observation of behavior in animals as a different subject. Hence, it is a wrong answer.

Hence options a., b., and d. are incorrect.

Conclusion

Behavior is the study of outward appearance, characteristic features, interaction, way of communication and actions of a person with another in society.

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