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| The tendency for characteristics that contribute to the survival of a species to persist and for those that do not to disappear. |
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| any change in a gene. When the modified gene occurs in a reproductive cell, it may be passed on to offspring. |
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| a relationship between a specific event and a simple, involuntary response to that event. The term usually refers to an unconditional ___ |
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| an increase in the intensity or probability of a reflex response resulting from earlier exposure to a stimulus that elicits that response. |
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| a decrease in the intensity or probability of a reflex response resulting from repeated exposure to a stimulus that elicits that response. |
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| a series of interrelated acts found in all or nearly all members of species. They have a strong genetic component. |
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| releasers (releasing stimuli) |
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| any stimulus that reliably elicits a fixed action pattern. |
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| any general behavioral tendency that is strongly influenced by genes. Ex: introversion and anxiety |
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| any stimulus the removal of which is reinforcing; characterizing an event that is likely to be avoided. |
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| anything a person or animal does that can be measured. |
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| any event that affects, or is capable of affecting, behavior |
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| a change in behavior due to experience |
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