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avoidance behaviourType of activity, exhibited by animals exposed to adverse stimuli, in which the tendency to flee or to act defensively is stronger than the tendency to attack. Vision is the sense that most often produces avoidance behaviour (e.g., small birds react to the sight of an owl), but sound (e.g., a warning cry) may do so as well. |
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| Its most concerning consequence is the mathematics avoidance behaviour that results from high levels of fear. Avoidance behaviour and its role in sustaining chronic pain. Occupational violence can include verbal abuse, threats, physical violence, homicide, 'behaviours that create an environment of fear', stalking, bullying amongst workers or between managers and workers, and behaviours that lead to stress or avoidance behaviour in the recipient. |
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