The Theories Summarized in This Chapter Deal with the Behavior

question 12

Essay

The theories summarized in this chapter deal with the behavior of the individual.
What implications do these theories have in understanding human social behaviors and use of social systems theory?

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

A component of the nervous system that controls involuntary functions such as heart rate and digestion.

Direct Effects

Immediate outcomes or impacts of an action, intervention, or phenomenon without the mediation of other factors.

Reactivity

The tendency of a person or system to be affected by external stimuli or conditions.

Type A Personality

A characteristic of one's personality marked by intense competition, self-driven stress, and a perpetual feeling of haste.