Time
has showing us repeatedly that human
behavior is a truly vast and fascinating subject, clearly emphasizing an intricate
web of emotions, actions and reactions which in essence set us apart from other
living species on this planet. Extrapolating a bit, we could safely affirm that human behavior
refers to the way people act, interact and/or react with others and with the surrounding
world, aspects which could be influenced by many things, such as feelings, the
environment, or past experiences (more or less significant, but with extensive ramifications).
In other words, human behaviour encompasses everything from our thoughts and feelings to our physical actions, which are often shaped by where we
are and who we are with (for instance, if
we are with friends, we might act differently than when we are alone).
Anyhow, clear is
the fact that every day, we make choices that reflect our behavior, or choices
that shape our behaviour.
Personally,
I truly believe that human behaviour is an interesting blend of both nature and
nurture, having on one hand the individual’s genetic predisposition, and on the
other hand having culture, upbringing, as well as peer influence….all leaving fantastic and long lasting imprints on people.
The
reason I’m bringing this subject forward is to emphasize how important it is
for each of us to realize how much we could be influenced by others, many times
without even realizing it! Human conduct is very complex and at times it does
help a lot to pause, to reflect and only then to proceed (with cautious, if necessary).
Of course, there will never be a one-size-fits-all kind of explanation for why we
do what we do, but I’m confident that the ongoing research and continuous advancement
in neuroscience combined with psychology’s constant achievements will keep
people on the right track towards gaining a much deeper and clearer understanding
of the intricacies of mankind behavioural matters, benefiting the entire world as
a whole!
“With knowledge
comes power – power to change patterns for better decision making, fostering
healthier relationships and creating societies where everyone feels understood
and valued.”
