Animal Behavior

3. A concept in evolutionary biology that considers an organism's genetic success based on the survival and reproduction of its relatives, in addition to its own.
4. A learning principle where behaviors are modified through reinforcement or punishment, influencing the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.
9. A sequence of instinctive behaviors that occur in response to a specific stimulus, often performed to completion without the need for further input.
10. The seasonal movement of animals from one region to another for breeding, feeding, or more favorable environmental conditions.
12. A rapid form of learning that occurs during a critical period, where a young animal forms attachments and recognizes its parents or other objects of significance.

1. A learning process in which an organism learns to associate a neutral stimulus with a significant stimulus, leading to a conditioned response.
2. A type of behavior that involves conflict or interaction between individuals, often related to territorial disputes or competition for resources.
5. A form of learning in which an organism decreases its response to a repeated, benign stimulus over time, leading to a reduced reaction.
6. The ability of an organism to navigate and understand its environment based on spatial cues and landmarks, aiding in memory of locations.
7. A non-directional movement or change in activity of an organism in response to a stimulus, where the rate of movement is affected rather than the direction.
8. A directional movement toward or away from a stimulus, such as light or chemicals, often seen in response to environmental cues.
11. behavior that benefits another individual at a cost to oneself, often seen in social species where cooperation enhances survival of the group.