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Penn Foster: Intro to Vet Tech: Behavior

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show the study of animal behavior  
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Charles Darwin   show
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show classification of animals  
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show characterizes all related organisms as descended from common ancestors  
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natural selection   show
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classical ethology   show
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show a simple reflex behavior  
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show something that produces an unconditioned response  
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behaviorism   show
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John B. Watson   show
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show holds that all complex forms of behavior, including emotions, thoughts, and habits, are complex muscular and gladular responses that can be observed and measured  
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classical conditioning   show
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operant conditioning   show
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trial-and-error learning   show
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instrumental learning   show
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sociobiology   show
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fixed action patterns   show
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instincts   show
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positive reinforcement   show
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show refers to any immediate unpleasant occurrence used to create a desired behavior  
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show an unpleasant occurrence used to eliminate an undesirable behavior  
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show a rapid learning process that enables the very young to recognize and bond with its caretaker  
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show the period of time when imprinting occurs  
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show the bond between owner and pet is so strong that a dog feels anxiety when separated from its owner  
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dominance aggression   show
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predatory agression   show
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pain-induced aggression   show
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inter-male aggression   show
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show urinating or defecating inside the home  
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show trust, reward, reprimand, consistency  
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reward   show
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edible rewards   show
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vocal rewards   show
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reprimand   show
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common treatment techniques   show
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show a training manuever designed to disorient a bird by abruptly dropping the hand its perched on  
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