### activity | behavior:

Operant behavior
* are a function of their consequences.
* is the opposite of respondent behavior.
* refers to animals responding, typically by pushing a button, to earn food rewards.
+ Applied behavior analysis, Definitions and concepts, Operant behavior
  * Operant behavior is the opposite of respondent behavior. Operant behavior is voluntary and can be changed. A person has control over their own operant behavior. They decide which behaviors they want to do. Respondent behavior cannot be controlled like operant behavior. ABA studies operant behavior more than respondent because it can be controlled.
  * Operant behavior is the opposite of respondent behavior. Operant behavior is voluntary and can be changed. A person has control over their own operant behavior. They decide which behaviors they want to do. Respondent behavior cannot be controlled like operant behavior. ABA studies operant behavior more than respondent because it can be controlled. If a behavior can be controlled then it can be changed.

Organizational behavior
* focuses on the recurring patterns of behavior.
* involves the application of psychology to the work environment.
* is the study of individuals and groups in organizations
  - people working in groups
  - the actions of people at work
* recognizes the complexity of human behavior in organizational settings.
* tries to help managers and supervisors in many ways.

Parental behavior
* compensates for only a little of malnutrition's deleterious effects on learning.
* is crucial to normal and abnormal development.

Past behavior
* can be a indicator of future behavior.
* is the best predictor of future behavior.

Presocial behavior
* is much more common in the animal kingdom than complete eusociality.
+ Presociality: Zoology
  * Presocial behavior is much more common in the animal kingdom than complete eusociality. Examples include canines that live in packs, numerous insects, especially hymenoptera, humans, many birds, chimpanzees, and many other animals that display social behavior.

Primate behavior
* Some primate behavior enhances survival.
* is controlled to a large extent by what can be seen.

Prosocial behavior
* includes such things as Taking turns, working with partner, following directions.
* intends to help others.
* is the other side of the coin from aggression.

### activity | behavior:

Repetitive behavior
* occurs in the child's second year.
+ Stereotypic movement disorder: Disorders
  * People with stereotypic movement disorder often hurt themselves. Some people make behaviors such as keeping their hands in their pockets, to prevent these movements. Childhood habits can result in negative social interactions and avoidance by peers and family members. Some repetitive behaviors can cause damage. The most common treatment approaches used for children with this condition are therapies aimed at reducing stress that may trigger the movements and changing behaviors. Some medications may also help reduce stereotypic behavior. Naltrexone has been used with some success in reducing stereotypic self-injurious behavior.

Reproductive behavior
* are important elements of evolutionary change.
* encompass a broad range of behaviors.
* occurs underwater also.