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behavior, in biology: see ethology ethology, study of animal behavior based on the systematic observation, recording, and analysis of how animals function, with special attention to physiological, ecological, and evolutionary aspects. ..... Click the link for more information. . behaviorIn object technology, the processing that an object can perform. behaviour (US), behavior Psychol a. the aggregate of all the responses made by an organism in any situation b. a specific response of a certain organism to a specific stimulus or group of stimuli behavior [bi′hāv·yər] (psychology) Any overt activity of an organism. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Some children on stimulant medication for ADHD have been found to exhibit bizarre stereotypic behaviors, which involve insistent biting of the fingers and nails until they bleed. Previous authors were unable to modify the stereotypic behavior by using a stimulating joyful environment, drugs, or psychological means. |
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