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Behaviors

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Behaviors refer to observable actions, reactions, or responses displayed by individuals or organisms.

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Which research method would be best for studying behaviors as they occur naturally without manipulation or control from the researcher?
What type of learning occurs when an individual watches others' behaviors and mimics them?
What is the term for learning by observing and imitating others' behaviors?
Which psychological theory challenges the general assumption that all behaviors are either due to nature or nurture?
Which theory suggests that we are motivated to reduce discomfort caused by a state of tension or imbalance between our beliefs and behaviors?
What theory states that internal feelings of satisfaction can be a powerful motivator for behaviors?
How might a philosopher interpret the psychoanalytic theory that subconscious desires impact our behaviors?
Which perspective emphasizes the physiological and genetic influences on our behaviors, thoughts, and emotions?
Which type of therapy emphasizes the impact of thoughts on feelings and behaviors?
Which theoretical framework suggests that our thoughts determine our behaviors?
How could one challenge the cognitive-behavioral approach's focus on dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors as causes of disorders?
What is a potential counterargument against the behaviorism approach's assertion that all behaviors are learned?
How does the actor-observer bias relate to the concept of empathy in understanding others' behaviors?

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