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27 August, 2011

Classification of psychology?

Two general classification of behavior

a. Overt or extrinsic behavior- a behavior consists of responses which are publicly observable
b. Covert or intrinsic behavior- it refers to responses which cannot be directly observed

Classifications:
a. Conscious- characterized a reaction of which the individual is aware like walking and running
b. Unconscious- a behavior which the individual is not aware and does not know the reason or motive of it like breathing
c. Overt- consists of responses that are publicly observable like nodding
d. Covert- refers to responses that cannot be directly observed such as thoughts, feelings, glandular reactions etc.- Behavior and badly changes are known only to the person experiencing it.
e. Rational- influenced or guided by reason rather than emotion

f. Irrational- done without sanity, reason or logic
g. Voluntary- psychological or muscular processes that are under the direct control of the cerebral cortex
h. Involuntary- actions which are made without intent
The process within our body that can go even while we are asleep or awake like heart beating
i. Simple- only few neuron are involved in the process of behaving
j. Complex- more neurons are involved in the process of behaving

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