Behavior Flashcards
(19 cards)
Behaviorism
the ethological approach that states behavior is learned not genetically programmed
Classical Conditioning
Type of conditioned learned that associates stimuli occurring at approx. same time around same area.
Classical Ethology
ethological approach asserting that much of what an animal knows is instinctive or innate. (natural)
Conditioned Stimulus
sensory input unrelated to a simple reflex behavior
Ethology
The Study of animal behavior
Evolution
scientific theory (Darwin) characterizing all organisms descendants of common ancestors.
Fixed Action Patterns
used by Ethologists - stereotypical or predictable behavior
Function
in ethological terms, survival value.
Innate
instinctive / natural
Instinct
combo of unlearned responses characteristics of a species.
Natural Selection
awards survival and reproductive success to individuals and groups best adjusted to their environment
Naturalist
natural scientists
Nature-Nurture Controversy
two opposing schools; classical ethology which views animals behavior as clearly instinctive, and animal psychology which views animal behavior as primarily learned.
Unconditioned stimulus
sensory input that produces a simple reflex behavior
unconditioned response
a simple reflex behavior
Stimulus-Response Theory
psychological school of thought stating that all complex forms of behavior, including emotions, thoughts and habits, are complex muscular, granular responses that can be observed and measured.
Sociobiology
The study of biological bases of social behavior
Operant
Functioning or tending to produce effects
Operant Conditioning
conditioned learning that associates a certain activity, known as the operant, with punishment or reward.
