What does human behavior mean?
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Human behavior refers to all activities that demonstrate human mental, physical and social responses and capabilities. It is the potential or expressed response to internal or external stimuli throughout the life of an individual or a group¹. Human behavior reflects particular aspects of the individual's personality, temperament, and heredity and may change at different stages of life. This behavior is driven by thoughts and feelings and reveals the individual's attitudes and values¹.
Social behavior is a subdivision of human behavior that takes into account actions taken toward other people and is concerned with issues such as morality, social environment, authority, motivation, and repression, with the significant influence of social interaction and culture¹. Human behavior reflects the social norms and values of the people and it conforms to the norms and customs of the society.
Human behavior comes from many sources. It is a complex combination of the individual's biological characteristics, psychological processes, social environment and cultural influences¹. Sources of human behavior include the following:
BIOLOGICAL ORIGIN: Our genetic makeup and physical characteristics influence our behavior.
Psychological sources: Our thoughts, feelings, and experiences determine our behavior.
Social Sources: Family environment, education, and societal values influence our behavior.
Cultural Sources: Our cultural customs, norms, and beliefs shape our behavior.
These sources combine to form a person's behavior patterns and determine his or her social activities and human responses. These sources may vary from person to person, creating variation in individual behavior.