Pattern of conduct

From the point of view of psychology there are a series of characteristics that are easy to recognize, which correspond to the following of a sequence or series of elements. These are part of an assignment of behaviors that can be the clear manifestation of some type of serious disorder that must be treated psychologically.

In different with pretexts it is possible to observe which the behavior of a person habitually. Some behaviors can be interpreted as negative, however it is necessary that they be associated with a more specific context that justifies these reactions. When it happens frequently and with greater intensity, consequently they will affect the daily life of the individual, developing difficulties to see them act socially.

Each behavior has been classified into different typologies according to how they influence certain social units. That is, these qualities may have an aggressive, disruptive nature, cause social isolation or instead a limiting factor in the development of skills basic social . For these reasons it turns out to be and important to understand how a behavior pattern works.

What is a pattern of behavior in psychology?

A pattern of conduct is defined as a series of norms that identify the character in a precise way. These are several different models that serve as a guide and also an orientation to act in a specific way in certain circumstances.

Behavior patterns can also be described as a structure based on external realities that are added to our own. Consequently, it is still important to receive information through social experiences, psychologically these patterns correspond to the way in which one has learned to be part of a community .

These patterns tend to be repeated perpetuate themselves, N Jones gather all the elements that have managed to influence the shaping of the personality of an individual. Some of these aspects will be easier to perceive in certain situations, changed others will only be externalized if the person decides.

The patterns are created as they are having daily experiences, people are drawing conclusions whose results will be integrated into their ways of acting. Some patterns can even result from copying or learning those of others with whom you have previously interacted.

For psychologists it is important to identify the patterns of each individual, these determine their reactions and desires. Basically, a behavior pattern is made up of four main components: thoughts or beliefs, emotions and feelings, behaviors, and bodily reactions.

All these elements together help to create a specified pattern, this is accompanied by signs or symptoms that lead to the exteriorization of appropriate behaviors. That is why each person eventually develops certain characteristics of their personality and patterns of their behavior that could provide them with help or limitations.

What are their characteristics?

Behavior patterns show specific patterns that are made up of personality traits, beliefs and attitudes that appear at certain times are also included. These are manifested by an immediate reaction caused by a physiological activation, in the same way, social interactions intervene during the process.

Some characteristics of behavior can be conscious or unconscious, in the same way these can be manifested in a voluntary or involuntary way . Also some aspects of a person’s personality remain empiricist, only some elements are manifested in public in certain circumstances.

All social behaviors tend to depend on interpersonal communication . The behavior is determined by the environmental context, in the same way a driving element is integrated which will make it react according to the social norms and values that are fundamental for the creation of these patterns.

Some psychologists who maintain that behavior is that which is shown when an organism is facing a particular environment. It can also be defined as the result of the interaction between an organism with the environment. The behavior is individual and it integrates common behaviors and some unusual ones.

Other particular characteristics that are common to most of the behavior patterns identified so far are described below. They are as follows:

• It has a biological component made up of behavior patterns that are stable. They evolve according to the adaptive qualities that the individual possesses, this will allow them to integrate socially and people.
• These patterns also integrate aspects considered normal and formal behavior, this corresponds to the fulfillment of some learned social norms .
• The patterns are unique and individual , therefore each person will present their own characteristics that will differ from those of others. However, some of its elements coincide with the behavior in society detectable in most people.
• They intervene psychosocial aspects that determine and evaluate and the behavior according to the norms that regulate it socially.

Classification of the main types of behavioral patterns 

There are different types of behavior patterns, however the classifications that have been made differ in some respects. The mainstream media about this issue claim that behavior patterns are divided into three categories: A, B and C . But it is also accepted to study these patterns from another perspective. These are some of the main types:

• Social behavior is that which depends on norms of coexistence that have been defined within a society. It is a guide that indicates how each individual should behave taking into account the community, therefore these rules must be complied with.
• Asocial behavior is one that is characterized by a lack of understanding of how the rules of coexistence work. Therefore, it is referring to individuals who maintain little communication and relationship with the rest of their community.
• Parasocial behavior is one in which behaviors are identified that do not adapt and cannot be related to the rest of society. These individuals do not accept the values that govern that same group, it is about not abiding by them.
• Antisocial behavior, as its name implies, describes people who violate the norms that regulate the interactions of a society. These individuals act against the common good for it had to attack the behaviors considered fundamental. Norms are not valued in the same way and there is a complete rejection.

As for the personalities of type A, B and C; It is another classification to be made taking into consideration how people respond to everyday situations . This results in the perception of different behavioral patterns that depend on the manifestation of thoughts and the reaction to certain stimuli.

In some studies related to this topic, it is affirmed that the different types of personalities and behavioral traits not only describe behavior, but also have a notion of the impact of these behaviors on health. For example, type A behavior is often described as impulsive, perfectionist, and also prone to stress and anxiety.

Examples of behavioral patterns

The development of behavior patterns depends entirely on various everyday experiences . Some situations may be unpleasant, while others represent greater well-being and even the experience of joy . There are always numerous emotional factors present which in turn are the cause of people reacting in various ways.

Taking this characteristic into consideration, several examples can be taken of how a behavior pattern is generated. For example, if a person knows that they react uncomfortably to an event or element, their habitual behavior pattern will be to move away or instead take an action that allows them to avoid it.

Any example of a behavior pattern will describe a series of strategies that are translated into actions , these will change drastically according to each experience. Each circumstance will be closely related to some emotion, therefore there are a multiple variety of decisions that a person could make to react.

Each pattern describes an experience and also a series of reactions that are triggered in the same sequential order. These will serve as a reference to behave in the same way in the future, the baggage of behavior patterns that the same individual can present is extensive.

An example of a pattern of behavior can be all the protection mechanisms, these these personality traits are what allow people to face the world and adapt to it. They work as defense mechanisms and also define the personality, they are self-protective attitudes. 

In this case, it would be describing a behavior and marked by aggressiveness and anger, but other aspects such as fear and the ability to adapt also join . Each person eventually develops patterns that respond to particular situations that are known from experience to be dangerous.

Importance for psychology 

Psychologically it is said that every human reaction obeys a series of common or collective rules , these are known and also accepted by the majority of people within the same society. The behavior then turns out to be partly learned and acquired through social experiences.

The behavior of a person can be influenced by their beliefs, values, social class, family heritage and other similar aspects. It turns out to be complex the way in which a personality is built , all those codes that regulate the behaviors that are externalized must be taken into account .

Therefore, a pattern or model of behavior turns out to be the consequence of the aforementioned factors. But it turns out to be something much more complex, some social behavior patterns are forgotten with the passage of time. This is an important issue for sociology because it begins to analyze the customs and events that marked each era or generation, eventually there will be an evolution in social norms and behavioral patterns.