Animal Behavior Flashcard

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What is imprinting in animal behavior?

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Imprinting is a form of learning in which a young animal forms an attachment to a parent or object during a critical period shortly after birth.

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What is positive reinforcement?

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Positive reinforcement is a behavior modification technique that involves adding a stimulus (reward) to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

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What is fear aggression in animals?

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Fear aggression is a behavioral response where an animal reacts aggressively due to fear or perceived threat, often as a reaction to being harmed.

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What is the flight zone in animal behavior?

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The flight zone is the area surrounding an animal that, when entered by a human or predator, causes the animal to move away to avoid perceived danger.

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What is negative reinforcement?

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Negative reinforcement is a behavior modification technique that involves removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

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What is habituation in animal behavior?

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Habituation is a form of learning in which an animal becomes accustomed to a stimulus after repeated exposure, leading to a decrease in response.

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What is conditioning in animal behavior?

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Conditioning is a learning process in which an animal learns to associate a specific stimulus with a particular response.

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What is positive punishment?

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Positive punishment is a behavior modification technique that involves adding an unpleasant stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

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What is negative punishment?

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Negative punishment is a behavior modification technique that involves removing a pleasant stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

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What is social behavior in animals?

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Social behavior refers to interactions among individuals of the same species, which can include cooperation, competition, and communication.