There are several examples of behaviors, since this has been the object of study for a long time ago when even in philosophy the ancient thinkers began this reflective process around them.
In this opportunity we offer you some more relevant examples to be able to identify the different types of behaviors that can be presented.
What is conduct?
There are different fields of studies that use the term behavior, in this case we will take the psychological perspective to define it.
The word conduct comes from the Latin whose meaning would be led or guided, which means that it is the manifestation of what leads an individual.
Two different conceptions can be identified within behavioral psychology , on the one hand, those who define it only as an individual’s performance that can be observable.
This would include both the actions themselves and the written and spoken language , gestures, and physiological responses.
While, on the other hand, there are those who include within this category what can be inferred from the external behavior shown.
Types of conduct
There are various classifications of behavior depending on different variables such as origin, frequency, intensity, age or context.
Knowing the different variations of behaviors allows a better evaluation and appreciation of the behavior of an individual.
In this way, it is possible to anticipate what would be expected of a person under certain circumstances and when their actions require special attention.
Examples of Observable Behaviors
Observable behaviors refer to those that are easily recognizable in who displays them, which even allows making a record of it.
In a behavioral record, notes can be kept on the frequency, that is, how many times the behavior occurs; as well as the duration and intensity.
1. Get up
An example of observable behavior would be getting up, in which case a classroom record could be kept on a particular student noting every time they stand up.
2. Run
Making a record of this type of conduct involves describing it specifically in order to properly identify when it occurs.
Examples of prosocial behavior
Any action that seeks to provide some type of support to another person without expecting something in return is classified as prosocial behaviors .
These behaviors generally appear by imitation, in the case of infants, interactions with their caregivers shape their behavior to relate to other people.
3. Help
Giving some kind of help to another person is an example of prosocial behavior
4. Comfort
When you see another person having a hard time, giving them a few words of support, encouragement, or just a hug are ways to demonstrate this behavior.
Examples of maladaptive behaviors
Maladaptive behaviors refer to those types that interfere with an individual’s adaptation, as well as the effective performance of their daily activities.
Defining a behavior as maladaptive will depend on the evolutionary moment in which it occurs and the context in which it manifests itself.
This means that perhaps the same behavior that occurs at a specific age would be expected, but if it occurs at another age it could be maladaptive.
Maladaptive behaviors require immediate attention as they can have serious consequences for psycho-emotional development and a person’s sense of well-being .
5. Hit
Hitting other people is an example of maladaptive behavior that can arise as a result of improper management of emotions.
6. Consume alcohol
When alcohol consumption occurs to evade reality or as a way of escaping from uncomfortable emotions, it would be considered maladaptive behavior.
Examples of innate behaviors
Innate behaviors refer to those with which one is born, that is, they have not been learned, and they are closely related to reflexes.
At birth, each baby comes with a repertoire of reflex behaviors that later disappear; however, new voluntary behaviors are installed on top of these reflexes.
7. Suck
At birth the baby has the sucking reflex that allows it to feed, when any object passes near its mouth it will instinctively begin to suck.
8. Grab
The same occurs with the grasping reflex that disappears after a few weeks of life to later be intentional and voluntary.
Examples of Verbal Behaviors
Verbal behaviors are related to communication skills and may include vocal or non-vocal behaviors.
Behaviorism also refers to the fact that this type of behavior will require social reinforcement for its development.
This means that the adult will be the mediator with the child both to shape the behavior and to favor its construction.
9. Echoic verbal behavior
It refers to when exactly what is heard is repeated.
10. Command verbal behavior
In this case, it refers to verbalizations that communicate something that is requested or needed.
