Behavior Flashcards
study that focuses on the observation of animal behaviors
Ethology
obserable behavior
overt behaviors
think overt orientation to observe
genetically preprogramed behavior
innate behavioral traits
behaviors present even if raised in isolation
intrinsic behavior
behavior performed same way each time
stereotypic
stereo type the bevaior to be the sam
behavior that is fully developed right away. not influenced by experience
consummate behavior
think only FULLY DEVELOPED pac man can CONSUME ghosts
3 main types of innate behavior
1) Reflexes
2) Orientation Behaviors
(spatial orientation in environment)
3)Fixed-action pattern
(sequence of coordinated movements)
behavior that is absent when animal is raised in isolation ex. social skills
extrinsic behavior
think EX cell locked in prison ISOLATION
pattern/sequence of behavior that is changeable
permutable behavior
think people that get perms change their hair
behavior that is subject to improvement
progressive behavior
think improvement is PROGRESS
behavior that is not observable
covert
Theory of motivation that focuses on the role instinct plays on motivation
evolutionary role
think evolution is instinctive
Theory of motivation that focuses on homeostatic relationship of drives vs needs
Drive reduction theory
Theory of motivation that states people will drive to reach full arousal / alertness
optimum arousal theory
theory of motivation that states thought process drive behavior
cognitive theory