Editing Human behavior (section)

{{short description|Array of every physical action and observable emotion associated with humans}}
{{for|the song|Human Behaviour}}
{{Use American English|date = February 2020}}
[[File:John William Waterhouse - The Decameron.jpg|thumb|Social interaction and creative expression are forms of human behavior]]
{{Sociology}}

'''Human behavior''' is the potential and expressed capacity ([[Energy (psychological)|mentally]], [[Physical activity|physically]], and [[Social action|socially]]) of [[human]] [[individual]]s or groups to respond to internal and external [[Stimulation|stimuli]] throughout their life. Behavior is driven by genetic and environmental factors that affect an individual. Behavior is also driven, in part, by [[thought]]s and [[feeling]]s, which provide insight into individual [[Psyche (psychology)|psyche]], revealing such things as [[attitude (psychology)|attitudes]] and [[value (personal and cultural)|values]]. Human behavior is shaped by [[Trait theory|psychological traits]], as personality types vary from person to person, producing different actions and behavior.

Social behavior accounts for actions directed at others. It is concerned with the considerable influence of [[Social relation|social interaction]] and [[culture]], as well as [[ethics]], [[interpersonal relationship]]s, [[politics]], and [[Conflict (process)|conflict]]. Some behaviors are common while others are unusual. The acceptability of behavior depends upon [[social norms]] and is regulated by various means of [[social control]]. Social norms also [[Operant conditioning|condition]] behavior, whereby humans are [[peer pressure|pressured]] into following certain rules and displaying certain behaviors that are deemed [[social acceptance|acceptable]] or [[Social deviance|unacceptable]] depending on the given society or culture.

Cognitive behavior accounts for actions of obtaining and using [[knowledge]]. It is concerned with how information is learned and passed on, as well as creative application of knowledge and personal beliefs such as [[religion]]. Physiological behavior accounts for actions to maintain the body. It is concerned with basic bodily functions as well as measures taken to maintain health. Economic behavior accounts for actions regarding the development, organization, and use of materials as well as other forms of [[Work (human activity)|work]]. Ecological behavior accounts for actions involving the ecosystem. It is concerned with how humans interact with other organisms and how the environment shapes human behavior.