WorksheetsAnimal Behavior Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins
Aggressive Behavior
Threatening or harmful behavior toward others of the same or different species
The actions or reactions of a person or animal in response to external or internal stimuli
The learned response of an animal to a stimulus.
Refers to an animal that is gentle in nature.
Behavior
Threatening or harmful behavior toward others of the same or different species
The actions or reactions of a person or animal in response to external or internal stimuli
The learned response of an animal to a stimulus.
Refers to an animal that is gentle in nature.
Conditioning
Threatening or harmful behavior toward others of the same or different species
The actions or reactions of a person or animal in response to external or internal stimuli
The learned response of an animal to a stimulus.
Refers to an animal that is gentle in nature.
Docile
Threatening or harmful behavior toward others of the same or different species
The actions or reactions of a person or animal in response to external or internal stimuli
The learned response of an animal to a stimulus.
Refers to an animal that is gentle in nature.
Dominance
The tendency of one animal in a group to exert its social influence or presence over others in the group. Also referred to as social order or pecking order
The study of animal behavior of animals in their natural surroundings, focusing on instinctive or innate behavior.
The distance that an animal is caused to flee from an intruder.
The tendency of an animal to take sudden flight when alarmed
Ethology
The tendency of one animal in a group to exert its social influence or presence over others in the group. Also referred to as social order or pecking order
The study of animal behavior of animals in their natural surroundings, focusing on instinctive or innate behavior.
The distance that an animal is caused to flee from an intruder.
The tendency of an animal to take sudden flight when alarmed
Flight Zone
The tendency of one animal in a group to exert its social influence or presence over others in the group. Also referred to as social order or pecking order
The study of animal behavior of animals in their natural surroundings, focusing on instinctive or innate behavior.
The distance that an animal is caused to flee from an intruder.
The tendency of an animal to take sudden flight when alarmed
Flighty
The tendency of one animal in a group to exert its social influence or presence over others in the group. Also referred to as social order or pecking order
The study of animal behavior of animals in their natural surroundings, focusing on instinctive or innate behavior.
The distance that an animal is caused to flee from an intruder.
The tendency of an animal to take sudden flight when alarmed
Flocking
The habit of congregating in large flocks; inherent in sheep.
A type of operant conditioning. An animal’s ability to ignore something that occurs often enough.
Manipulation necessary to care for animals
A kind of behavior common to some newly hatched birds or newborn animals that cause them to adopt the first animal, person, or object they see as their parent.
Habituation
The habit of congregating in large flocks; inherent in sheep.
A type of operant conditioning. An animal’s ability to ignore something that occurs often enough.
Manipulation necessary to care for animals
A kind of behavior common to some newly hatched birds or newborn animals that cause them to adopt the first animal, person, or object they see as their parent.
Handling
The habit of congregating in large flocks; inherent in sheep.
A type of operant conditioning. An animal’s ability to ignore something that occurs often enough.
Manipulation necessary to care for animals
A kind of behavior common to some newly hatched birds or newborn animals that cause them to adopt the first animal, person, or object they see as their parent.
Imprinting
The habit of congregating in large flocks; inherent in sheep.
A type of operant conditioning. An animal’s ability to ignore something that occurs often enough.
Manipulation necessary to care for animals
A kind of behavior common to some newly hatched birds or newborn animals that cause them to adopt the first animal, person, or object they see as their parent.
Ingestive Behavior
The mannerisms or habits that an animal uses during the intake of food.
The ability of an animal, based upon its genetic makeup, to respond to an environmental stimulus; it does not involve a mental decision.
The ability to learn.
A movement that is a response to a stimulus but is not oriented with respect to the source of stimulation.
Instinct
The mannerisms or habits that an animal uses during the intake of food.
The ability of an animal, based upon its genetic makeup, to respond to an environmental stimulus; it does not involve a mental decision.
The ability to learn.
A movement that is a response to a stimulus but is not oriented with respect to the source of stimulation.
Intelligence
The mannerisms or habits that an animal uses during the intake of food.
The ability of an animal, based upon its genetic makeup, to respond to an environmental stimulus; it does not involve a mental decision.
The ability to learn.
A movement that is a response to a stimulus but is not oriented with respect to the source of stimulation.
Kinesis
The mannerisms or habits that an animal uses during the intake of food.
The ability of an animal, based upon its genetic makeup, to respond to an environmental stimulus; it does not involve a mental decision.
The ability to learn.
A movement that is a response to a stimulus but is not oriented with respect to the source of stimulation.
Novelty
Anything new or sudden in an animal’s environment.
Learning that is primarily influenced by its effects.
At the animal's shoulder; the point where a handler can move an animal forward or backward.
How animals act when they interact with each other
Operant conditioning
Anything new or sudden in an animal’s environment.
Learning that is primarily influenced by its effects.
At the animal's shoulder; the point where a handler can move an animal forward or backward.
How animals act when they interact with each other
Point of Balance
Anything new or sudden in an animal’s environment.
Learning that is primarily influenced by its effects.
At the animal's shoulder; the point where a handler can move an animal forward or backward.
How animals act when they interact with each other
Social Behavior
Anything new or sudden in an animal’s environment.
Learning that is primarily influenced by its effects.
At the animal's shoulder; the point where a handler can move an animal forward or backward.
How animals act when they interact with each other
Stress
A physical, emotional, or chemical factor causing body or mental strain or tension.
Behaviors a less-dominant animal exhibits toward a more-dominant animal to prevent being subjected to aggression
Oriented movement of a motile organism in response to an external stimulus, as toward or away from light.
Disposition of an animal or person
Submissive Behavior
A physical, emotional, or chemical factor causing body or mental strain or tension.
Behaviors a less-dominant animal exhibits toward a more-dominant animal to prevent being subjected to aggression
Oriented movement of a motile organism in response to an external stimulus, as toward or away from light.
Disposition of an animal or person
Taxis
A physical, emotional, or chemical factor causing body or mental strain or tension.
Behaviors a less-dominant animal exhibits toward a more-dominant animal to prevent being subjected to aggression
Oriented movement of a motile organism in response to an external stimulus, as toward or away from light.
Disposition of an animal or person
Temperament
A physical, emotional, or chemical factor causing body or mental strain or tension.
Behaviors a less-dominant animal exhibits toward a more-dominant animal to prevent being subjected to aggression
Oriented movement of a motile organism in response to an external stimulus, as toward or away from light.
Disposition of an animal or person
