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  2. Category:Eccentricity (behavior) - Wikipedia

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    This behavior would typically be perceived as unusual or unnecessary, without being demonstrably maladaptive. Eccentricity is contrasted with normal behavior, the nearly universal means by which individuals in society solve given problems and pursue certain priorities in everyday life. People who consistently display benignly eccentric behavior ...

  3. Eccentricity (behavior) - Wikipedia

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    Five years later, in 1556, an adjective form of the word was used. In 1685, the definition evolved from the literal to the figurative, and eccentric is noted to have begun being used to describe unconventional or odd behavior. A noun form of the word – a person who possesses and exhibits these unconventional or odd qualities and behaviors ...

  4. List of abnormal behaviours in animals - Wikipedia

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    Activity anorexia; a condition where animals exercise excessively while simultaneously reducing their food intake. [5] Adjunctive behaviour; an activity reliably accompanying another response that has been produced by a stimulus, especially when the stimulus is presented according to a temporally defined schedule. [6] A dog chasing its tail

  5. Emotional and behavioral disorders - Wikipedia

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    Students with EBD are often categorized as "internalizers" (e.g., have poor self-esteem, or are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder or mood disorder) or "externalizers" (e.g., disrupt classroom instruction, or are diagnosed with disruptive behavior disorders such as oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder). Male students may be over ...

  6. Callous and unemotional traits - Wikipedia

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    Callous-unemotional traits (CU) are distinguished by a persistent pattern of behavior that reflects a disregard for others, and also a lack of empathy and generally deficient affect. The interplay between genetic and environmental risk factors may play a role in the expression of these traits as a conduct disorder (CD). While originally ...

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  8. Asociality - Wikipedia

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    Asociality refers to the lack of motivation to engage in social interaction, or a preference for solitary activities. Asociality may be associated with avolition, but it can, moreover, be a manifestation of limited opportunities for social relationships. [1] Developmental psychologists use the synonyms nonsocial, unsocial, and social uninterest.

  9. Oppositional defiant disorder - Wikipedia

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    Children with oppositional defiant disorder tend to exhibit problematic behavior that can be very difficult to control. [50] An occupational therapist can recommend family based education referred to as parent management training (PMT) in order to encourage positive parents and child relationships and reduce the child's tantrums and other ...