The scientific study of the biological basis of social behavior in animals and humans.
socio+biology
Shared component: socio · society
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesrelating to or concerned with the interaction of social and economic factors.
socio+economic
Shared component: socio · society
a scientist who studies the biological basis of social behavior in animals and humans.
socio+bio+logist
Shared component: socio · society
Relating to a person's emotions and their relationship to society and social interaction.
socio+emotional
Shared component: socio · society
relating to or involving both social and religious factors or aspects.
socio+religious
Shared component: socio · society
relating to sociobiology, the scientific study of the biological basis of social behavior in animals and humans.
socio+bio+logical
Shared component: socio · society
The combination of social and demographic factors, such as age, income, education, and ethnicity, used to study a population or group.
socio+demo+graphics
Shared component: socio · society
sociopathExtended relation
A person with a personality disorder manifesting itself in extreme antisocial attitudes and behavior and a lack of conscience.
socio+path
Extended relation: socio · society