Leeches Become __________ When Searching for Food

question 35

Multiple Choice

Leeches become __________ when searching for food.

• A)negatively phototactic
• B)negatively thigmotactic
• C)negatively chemotactic
• D)positively phototactic
• E)positively thigmotactic

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Definitions:

Operant Behavior

Behavior that operates on, or manipulates, the environment.

Respondent Behavior

Behavior that occurs as an automatic response to some stimulus, often conditioned by previous experiences.

Maladaptive Behavior

Actions or tendencies that negatively affect an individual's ability to function adequately in work, relationships, or other areas of life.

Observational Learning

Observational learning is a learning process through which individuals alter their behavior after observing others, modeling their actions based on what they have observed.