Respondent Behavior
Definition
Respondent behavior refers to reactions that are automatically elicited by certain stimuli without any conscious decision-making process involved.
Analogy
It's like when someone suddenly throws a ball at you - you instinctively put up your hands to catch it or block it from hitting your face. You didn't think about doing this; it was an automatic respondent behavior!
Related terms
Reflexes: Involuntary movements in response to stimuli.
Habituation: Decrease in responsiveness upon repeated exposure to a stimulus.
Stimulus-Response Theory: The theory that behavior manifests as a response to specific stimuli.
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