When Threatened by Predators, Herd Animals Like Deer and Elk

question 21

Multiple Choice

When threatened by predators, herd animals like deer and elk may swiftly run away. Which best describes this behavior

• A) fight
• B) flight
• C) freeze
• D) tend and befriend

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Definitions:

Knowledge Acquisition

The process of obtaining, absorbing, and storing new knowledge or skills through various means such as studying, training, or direct experiences.

Self-Reinforcement

A cognitive process by which individuals reward or punish themselves for meeting or failing to meet their own standards or goals.

Behavior Modification

The use of reinforcement techniques to change or improve an individual's actions and responses.

Social Learning Theory

A theory that suggests people learn from observing others, incorporating the observed behaviors into their own repertoire based on seen outcomes.