The Two Broad Categories of Social Behaviors Studied by Ethologists

question 135

Multiple Choice

The two broad categories of social behaviors studied by ethologists are

• A) imprinting and attachment.
• B) temperament and social learning.
• C) affiliation and dominance.
• D) extraversion and agreeableness.

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Definitions:

Eye Contact

The act of looking directly into another individual's eyes, an important non-verbal communication that can indicate trust, attention, or aggression.

Repeats

The action or process of doing something again or multiple times.

Impaired Social Responses

Difficulties in effectively responding to social interactions, which can be a sign of certain psychological or developmental disorders.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A range of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by challenges with social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors and interests.