Animal Behavior

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Aggression

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Any physical or verbal behavior intended to intimidate or harm.

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Reflex

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A simple, automatic response to a sensory stimulus.

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Habituation

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An organism's decreasing response to a stimulus with repeated exposure to it.

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Social Behavior

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The interaction between animals of the same species, generally involving some form of communication.

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Insight

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Using past learned experiences to respond to a new situation or challenge.

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Territoriality

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Behavior by an animal to defend its territory from intruders.

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Instinct

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Innate behaviors that are performed correctly the first time an animal encounters a situation.

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Classical Conditioning

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A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired.

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Dominance

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A social hierarchy in which certain individuals have priority access to resources.

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Circadian Rhythm

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The natural internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and other physiological processes.