natural + atypical behaviour terminology Flashcards
1
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natural behaviour
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a behaviour an animal would typically exhibit in the wild, usually because that behaviour promotes biological functioning and success
2
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atypical behaviour
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any behaviour that is outside the natural range of behaviours for that species
3
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stereotypy behaviour
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repetitive behaviours that have no biological function and would not be exhibited in the wild
4
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displacement behaviour
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a natural behaviour shown out of context (conflicting actions + environment)
5
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ethology
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the study of natural behaviour and communication in animals
