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11 Cards in this Set
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Spinal cord
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-where a simple reflex is controlled
-connects two-neuron pathway from receptor(afferent) to motor(efferent) |
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Fixed-action patterns
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complex, coordinated , innate behavioral responses to specific patterns of stimulation in environment
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Circadian rhythms
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daily cycles of behavior
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classical conditioning
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Pavlov's experiment
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operant/instrumental conditioning
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B.F.Skinner's experiment involving conditioning responses to stimuli
-Positive reinforcement: animal more likely to repeat desired behavior through reward -Negative reinforcement: animal less likely to repeat desired behavior through reward -Punishment: conditioning an organism to stop exhibiting a given behavior pattern |
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Konrad Lorenz
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phenomenon of imprinting
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Pecking order
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minimizes violent intraspecific aggressions by establishing an order
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Territoriality
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defending from intrusion & distributing members to reduce competition
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Olfactory sense
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means of communication in many animals
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Pheromones
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secretions that influence behavior in many animals
-types: releaser & primer |
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Releaser Pheromones
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reversible behavioral changes in recipient
-sex attractant, alarm, and toxic defensive substances |
