The Field of Behavior That Studies Behavior Independent of Animal

question 20

Multiple Choice

The field of behavior that studies behavior independent of animal mental states or consciousness is known as

• A) Comparative psychology
• B) Behaviorism
• C) Classical ethology
• D) Behavioral ecology

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Definitions:

Acceptance

The act of acknowledging the reality of a situation without attempting to protest or change it.

Acting Out

Expressing unconscious emotional conflicts or feelings through actions rather than words, often negatively.

Anticipatory Grieving

The process of grieving in advance of an impending loss, such as the expected death of a loved one due to a terminal illness.

AIDS

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, a disease caused by HIV that severely weakens the immune system.