Social behavior

In the context of a species, social activity is any behaviour that occurs between two or more creatures of the same species and includes any behaviour in which one member has an effect on the other. This is owing to the fact that those members are interacting with one another. A social exchange might be seen of as akin to a trade in products, with the assumption that when you contribute, you will get the same in return. This behaviour may be influenced by both the characteristics of the person and the elements present in the environment (situational factors). The interplay between the two—the organism and its environment—is what leads to the emergence of social behaviour. Thus, in the case of humans, social conduct may be influenced by both the particular features of the person and the environment in which the person finds themselves.

Communication is a critical part of social activity since it provides the foundation for both survival and reproduction. According to some theories, social conduct is driven by two distinct processes that may either function in concert or in opposition to one another. In the wake of the understanding that conduct cannot be predicted only by a single component, the dual-systems model of reflective and impulsive drivers of social behaviour was developed. As opposed to this, conduct may be elicited by individuals who are deliberately acting (where there is knowledge and purpose) or by pure impulse. These elements that influence behaviour might operate in a variety of contexts and at various times, and they can even function in opposition to one another. While it is possible to act with a clear aim in mind at times, it is also possible to act without rational control and be driven only by impulse at other times.

It is also possible to make differences between various forms of social conduct, such as the difference between banal and protective social behaviour. Common social behaviour is a product of interactions in everyday life, and it is a set of behaviours that are taught as a result of being exposed to diverse circumstances. Defensive conduct, on the other hand, is a reaction to competing wants that occurs as a result of an emotional urge.