Three Components of Emotion (i.e. Cognitive, Physiological, Behavioral)
Emotions are subjective experiences that involve physiological arousal and cognitive appraisal. As we move through…
Shannon Strischek
Biological Explanations of Social Behavior in Animals
There are several significant types of social behavior found in animals including foraging behavior, mating…
Social Support
Social support can be thought of as the soothing impact of friends, family, and acquaintances.…
Attachment
Attachment theory, developed by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, describes the dynamics of long-term relationships…
Altruism
Altruism, often referred to as selflessness, is the principle or practice of concern for the…
Aggression
“Aggression” describes a range of behaviors that are intended to cause harm to others; aggression…
Attraction
Numerous factors influence the multifaceted ways in which love and attraction are felt and expressed.…
Animal Signals and Communication
Animals communicate using signals, which can be chemical (pheromones), aural (sound), visual (courtship displays), or…
Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
Two of the primary vehicles for communication are verbal and non-verbal. Oral communication describes the…
Presentation of Self
During interactions with others, humans modify their behavior to affect their self-presentation or how they…