For the Björk song, see ''Human Behaviour

The behavior of people (and other organisms or even mechanisms) falls within a range with some behavior being common, some unusual, some acceptable, and some outside acceptable limits. In sociology, behavior is considered as having no meaning, being not directed at other people and thus is the most basic human action. Behavior should not be mistaken with social behavior, which is more advanced action, as social behavior is behavior specifically directed at other people. The acceptability of behavior is evaluated relative to social norms and regulated by various means of social control.

The behavior of people is studied by the academic disciplines of psychology, sociology, economics, and anthropology.

In 1970, a book was published called "The Social Contract: A Personal Inquiry into the Evolutionary Sources of Order and Disorder" written by the anthropologist Robert Ardrey. The book and study investigated animal behavior (Ethology) and then compared human behavior as a similar phenomenon.

Factors affecting human behavior

*Genetics - (see also evolutionary psychology)

• Attitude – It is the degree to which the person has a favourable or unfavourable evaluation of the behaviour in question.
• Social Norms – This is the influence of social pressure that is perceived by the individual (normative beliefs) to perform or not perform a certain behaviour.
• Perceived Behavioural Control – This is the individual’s belief concerning how easy or difficult performing the behaviour will be.
• this is also the way people act.

See also

• Behavior
• Behavioral modernity
• Behaviorism
• Emotions
• Human sexual behavior
• Human timescales
• Motivation

"Human Behaviour" is Icelandic singer Björk's first solo single, taken from the album Debut. It contains a sample of "Go Down Dying" by Antonio Carlos Jobim. The lyrics reflect on human nature and emotion from an animal's point of view. The song is the first part of a trilogy that includes "Isobel" and "Bachelorette".

"Human Behaviour" was an underground smash, and reached #36 in the UK Singles Chart. It is often performed on her recent concerts as an encore.

Music video

Parody

Track listing

UK CD
(112 TP 7 CD; June, 1993)

1. "Human Behaviour" (Original) - 4:12
2. "Human Behaviour" ("Close To Human Mix") - 6:22
3. "Human Behaviour" (Underworld Mix) - 12:03
4. "Human Behaviour" (Don T. Mix) - 6:58
5. "Human Behaviour" (Bassheads Edit) - 6:33

UK CD
(SUNW010; Released: 2002)

1. "Human Behaviour" - 4:15
2. "Human Behaviour" (Underworld Mix) - 12:10
3. "Human Behaviour" (Video)
4. "Human Behaviour" (MTV Unplugged) (Video)
5. "Human Behaviour" (The Royal Opera House) (Video)

UK 12" Vinyl
(112TP 12; Released: 1993)

Side A

1. "Human Behaviour" (Underworld Mix) - 12:00

Side B

1. "Human Behaviour" ("Close To Human Mix") - 6:22
2. "Human Behaviour" (Dom T. Mix) - 6:58

UK 12" Vinyl Promo
(112TP 12DJ; Released: 1993)

Side A

1. "Human Behaviour" (The Underworld Remix) - 12:05

Side B

1. "Human Behaviour" (The Underworld Dub) - 10:42

UK 12" Vinyl Promo
(112TP 12P; Released: 1993)

Side A

1. "Human Behaviour" (Speedy J Close To Human Mix)

Side B

1. "Human Behaviour" (Dom. T Mix)
2. "Human Behaviour" (Bassheads Edit)

UK 10" Vinyl Promo
(BJ DJ 104; Released: 1993; Limited Edition)

Side A

1. "Human Behaviour" (The Underworld Dub 1)

Side B

1. "Human Behaviour" (The Underworld Dub 2)

EUR CD
(859575-2; Released: 1993)

1. "Human Behaviour" (Original) - 4:12
2. "Human Behaviour" ("Close To Human Mix") - 6:22
3. "Human Behaviour" (Dom T. Mix) - 6:58
4. "Human Behaviour" (Bassheads Edit) - 6:33

FRA CD Promo
(1901; Released: 1993)

1. "Human Behaviour" - 4:12
2. "Human Behaviour" (Le French Touch) - 7:49

FRA 12" Vinyl Promo
(2465; Released: 1994)

Side A

1. "Human Behaviour" (The Underworld Mix) - 12:31

Side B

1. "Human Behaviour" (Le French Touch) - 7:47

FRA 12" Vinyl Promo
(2348; Released: 1994)

Side A

1. "Human Behaviour" (Underground Behaviour) - 5:58
2. "Human Behaviour" (Le French Touch) - 5:47

Side B

1. "Human Behaviour" (Deep Behaviour) - 8:02
2. "Human Behaviour" (Underground Behaviour Dub) - 7:16

US CD Promo
(PRCD 8784-2; Released: 1993)

1. "Human Behaviour" (Original Version) - 4:14
2. "Human Behaviour" (The Underworld Remix) - 12:05

US 12" Vinyl
(0-66299; Released: 1993)

Side A

1. "Human Behaviour" (Original Version) - 4:14
2. "Human Behaviour" (The Underworld Remix) - 12:05

Side B

1. "Human Behaviour" (Speedy J Close To Human Mix) - 6:22
2. "Human Behaviour" (The Underwater Dub) - 10:42

US 12" Vinyl Promo
(ED 5652; Released: 1993)

Side A

1. "Human Behaviour" (Speedy J Close To Human Mix) - 6:22
2. "Human Behaviour" (The Underworld Mix) - 12:05

Side B

1. "Human Behaviour" (Dom T. Mix) - 6:58
2. "Human Behaviour" (The Underworld Dub) - 10:42

JPN CD
(POCP-1361; Released: 26 September, 1993)

1. "Human Behaviour" (Original) - 4:14
2. "Human Behaviour" ("Close To Human Mix") - 6:24
3. "Human Behaviour" (Underworld Mix) - 12:06
4. "Human Behaviour" (Dom T. Mix) - 7:01
5. "Human Behaviour" (Bassheads Edit) - 6:38
6. "Human Behaviour" (The Underworld Dub) - 10:45

Versions

• Acoustic version
• Album version
• Bassheads edit
• Close to Human mix (by Speedy J)
• Deep Behaviour (by Dimitri from Paris)
• Dom T. mix
• Le French Touch (by Dimitri From Paris)
• Mark Bell Remix
• Underground Behaviour (by Dimitri From Paris)
• Underground Behaviour dub (by Dimitri from Paris)
• Underworld dub 1
• Underworld dub 2
• Underworld mix
• MTV Unplugged version

Charts