| A | B |
|---|
| language | symbols used to represent ideas |
| conditioning | response to a stimulus learned by association |
| courtship behavior | instinctive behavior used by males and females before mating |
| territory | area used for finding a mate or food |
| migration | seasonal movement of animals |
| aggressive behavior | intimidation used to defend territory |
| fight or flight | "run away" response to danger, controlled by hormones |
| insight | learning using previous experience to respond to a new situation |
| reflex | immediate, automatic response to prevent injury |
| motivation | cause for an animal to act, necessary for learning |
| communication | exchange of information, causes change in behavior |
| innate behaviors | inherited behaviors such as reflexes and instincts |
| behavior | animal action in response to stimulus |
| instinct | innate behavior such as finding food or mate, avoiding predators and migration |
| hibernation | slowed metabolism during cold winter months, preserves resources |
| circadian rhythms | 24 hour cycle of daily patterns |
| classical conditioning | learning by association, ex. bell rings for food |
| imprinting | social attachment to another object forms soon after birth |
| estivation | slowed metabolism due to high temperatures, prevents overheating of body |
| social heirarchy | ranking within a group, some individuals are more subordinate than others |
