Abnormal Behaviors Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of abnormal behavior?
A
Any behavior not normally seen in the wild.
2
Q
5 examples of abnormal behavior
A
- self biting
- self grasping-hugging-ball
- floating limb
- head tossing/ weaving
- rocking
3
Q
Causes of abnormal behavior
A
- hand reared
- boredom
- disease
- new people (public)
- social isolation
- partial social isolation-only housed near conspicifics
- mother only/peer only-hyper aggression
- nuclear family
4
Q
T/F? A primate that has abnormal behaviors does not have to do with their intelligence, its a coping mechanism?
A
True
