Factors Influencing Behaviour Flashcards
What factors can influence behaviour?
hormones
seasons
temperature
pain
nutrition
environment
medication
humans
genetics
weather
What kind of factor are hormones?
internal
What kind of factor are seasons?
external
What kind of factor is temperature?
external
What kind of factor is pain?
internal
What kind of factor is nutrition?
internal
What kind of factor is environment?
external
What kind of factor is medication?
internal
What kind of factor are humans?
external
What kind of factor are genetics?
internal
What kind of factor is weather?
external
How does nutrition affect behaviour?
malnutrition causes low moods
obesity causes inactivity
bad nutrition can cause pica, hyperactivity, coprophagia and geophagia
good nutrition can improve behaviour
How do hormones affect behaviour?
hormones can cause stress, avoidance, aggressive behaviours and sexual activity
How does day light affect behaviour?
day light affects sleeping patterns, hunting, birthing and eating patterns
it can also affect when an animal is most active
How does pain affect behaviour?
can cause aggression, fearful behaviours, excessive vocalisations, excessive grooming and comfort behaviour