atferlisfræði
Atferlisfræði is the scientific study of behavior. It encompasses the observation, description, explanation, and prediction of the actions of living organisms, particularly humans and animals. Atferlisfræði draws upon a variety of disciplines, including psychology, biology, sociology, and neuroscience, to understand the underlying causes and mechanisms of behavior.
The field explores both observable actions and internal processes that influence behavior, such as thoughts, emotions,
Historically, atferlisfræði has been influenced by various theoretical perspectives. Behaviorism, for instance, focused primarily on observable