Animal Behavior and Health

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What is operant conditioning?

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A learning process where behavior is controlled by consequences, such as rewards or punishments.

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What is classical conditioning?

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A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired, leading to a learned response.

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What is insight learning?

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A type of learning that occurs suddenly through understanding relationships rather than through trial and error.

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What is a zoonotic disease?

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A disease that can be naturally transferred between animals and humans.

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What is industrial farming?

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A method of farming that focuses on maximizing production and efficiency, often involving large-scale operations.

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What is free-range farming?

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A farming method where animals are allowed to roam freely outdoors rather than being confined.

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What is innate behavior?

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Behaviors that animals are born with, which do not require learning or experience.

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What is associative learning?

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A learning process where an animal learns to associate a certain stimulus with a specific response.

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What is cognitive learning?

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A type of learning that involves understanding, thinking, and problem-solving.

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What is imprinting?

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A form of learning in which a young animal forms an attachment to the first moving object it sees.