Animal Behavior

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What is the 'fight or flight' response?

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A reaction caused by hormones that prepares an animal to either face an intense activity or remove themselves from the activity.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A behavior that has been developed from experience.

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What is trial and error in problem-solving?

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A method in which one possible solution after another is tried until a successful one is found.

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What is classical conditioning?

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A type of learning in which an organism associates stimuli to a specific behavior.

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What is a pheromone?

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A chemical released by one animal that affects the behavior of another animal of the same species.

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What is innate behavior?

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A behavior that is genetically hardwired and does not require learning or experience.

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What is social behavior in animals?

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Interactions among individuals, typically of the same species, that can include cooperation, competition, and communication.

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What is aggression in animal behavior?

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A behavior intended to harm or intimidate another individual, often related to competition for resources.

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What is migration?

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The seasonal movement of animals from one region to another, often for breeding or food.

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What is territoriality?

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The behavior of defending a specific area against others of the same species.