Behavior Flashcards

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1
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study that focuses on the observation of animal behaviors

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Ethology

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obserable behavior

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overt behaviors

think overt orientation to observe

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3
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genetically preprogramed behavior

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innate behavioral traits

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behaviors present even if raised in isolation

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intrinsic behavior

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behavior performed same way each time

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stereotypic

stereo type the bevaior to be the sam

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behavior that is fully developed right away. not influenced by experience

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consummate behavior

think only FULLY DEVELOPED pac man can CONSUME ghosts

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3 main types of innate behavior

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1) Reflexes
2) Orientation Behaviors
(spatial orientation in environment)
3)Fixed-action pattern
(sequence of coordinated movements)

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behavior that is absent when animal is raised in isolation ex. social skills

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extrinsic behavior

think EX cell locked in prison ISOLATION

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pattern/sequence of behavior that is changeable

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permutable behavior

think people that get perms change their hair

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behavior that is subject to improvement

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progressive behavior

think improvement is PROGRESS

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behavior that is not observable

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covert

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Theory of motivation that focuses on the role instinct plays on motivation

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evolutionary role

think evolution is instinctive

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Theory of motivation that focuses on homeostatic relationship of drives vs needs

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Drive reduction theory

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Theory of motivation that states people will drive to reach full arousal / alertness

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optimum arousal theory

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15
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theory of motivation that states thought process drive behavior

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cognitive theory

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16
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theory of motivation that states we want to satisfy needs in particular oder

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Maslows Hierarchy of needs

17
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motivation based on the need to fulfill a certain drive like hunger or thirst

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drive-reduction motivation

18
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lack of motivation

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amotivation

19
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list Maslows Hierarchy of needs starting from bottom of the pyramide

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1 physiological
2safety
3)love
4)self esteem
5) self actualization (max potential)

(Please Stop Liking Stupid Shit)

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Theory that argues individuals are motivated to engage in behaviors that produce rewards

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incentive theory

21
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stimulus given after a response to increase the response

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positive reinforcement

22
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stimulus removed to increase the response

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negative reinforcement