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18 Cards in this Set
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What is the study of Animal Behavior? |
Ethology |
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What is the Stimulus-Response theory? |
The theory that all complex forms of behavior are the responses of muscles and glands |
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What is Classical Conditioning? |
The association of stimuli that happens at the same time or same area |
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What is Operant Conditioning? |
The association of an activity with punishment or reward |
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What is the study of social organization in animals? |
Sociobiology |
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Define: Positive Reinforcement |
Rewarding good behavior |
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Define: Negative Reinforcement |
An unpleasant occurrence used to create a desired behavior, ie a shock collar |
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Define: Punishment |
An unpleasant occurrence used to eliminate a undesirable behavior |
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When does imprinting occur? |
During the Sensitive Period (2-12 weeks for cats and dogs) |
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Define: Aggression |
A behavior bred from an impulse to harm another being |
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What are the critical Socialization periods for puppies and kittens? |
Puppies: 4-14 weeks Kittens: 2-8 weeks |
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When does a puppy experience his first fear period? |
8-10 weeks |
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What is defined as the time when baby animals learn to interact with others of their own species? |
The Critical Period |
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What is Conflict Related Aggression? |
Aggression that occurs when an animal is exposed to an uncomfortable or unfamiliar situation |
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What is Avoidance Conditioning? |
The term for when an animal learns that aggression will avoid a conflict |
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What is Fear-induced aggression? |
Aggression that occurs whenever an animal is in a position from which it can't escape |
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What is Predatory Aggression? |
Aggression that occurs without any warning signs |
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What is Post-parturition Aggression? |
Aggression a mother displays after giving birth |
