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Abusive behavior
* are intentional, planned and repeated.
* can occur between anyone
  - take many forms
* create an atmosphere of intimidation in a relationship.
* is any act carried out by one partner aimed at hurting or controlling the other.

Adaptive behavior
* has effects.
* is age-based and is defined by the expectations and standards of others
  - the hallmark of intelligence in nature

Adult behavior
* dictates safe behavior in cars.
* is important as a role model for others, especially young people.

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Aggressive behavior
* Most aggressive behavior is associated with territorial defense.
* Some aggressive behavior sees in macaques.
* are part of the normal behavioral patterns of almost any animal species.
* causes the watching of violent TV shows.
* denies the basic human rights of others.
* deterrent to friendships and social success.
* is among the most common causes of institutionalization.
* is an area that psychoanalysis talks about
  - interaction between two fish of the same species or different species
  - common in nursing homes for the elderly
  - learned and maintained in a similar manner to other behaviors
* is linked to a dog's gender and status
  - the action of the amygdala , which lies next to the hippocampus
  - motivated by the desire for power and control
  - one of the most difficult pet topics to talk about outside of euthanasia
  - self enhancing at the expense of others
  - self-enhancing at the expense of others
  - that which overpowers and degrades the person to which it is directed
  - used to intimidate another animal of the same species
* normal characteristic of children, particularly boys.
* occurs amongst males during breeding season.
* related to pain preotective instinct.
* results from the constant threat of nature.

Agonistic behavior
* accounts for the spacing of burrows in populations.
* occurs between siblings.
* takes the form of displays, body pushing and rubbing, as well as boxing.

Altruistic behavior
* is an action designed to help someone in distress.
* occurs when both individuals benefit from the behavior.

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Animal behavior
* Many animal behaviors change at certain times of day, day after day
  - in a regular way
* Many animal behaviors occur in a regular cycle
  - cycles that repeat daily or yearly
* Most animal behavior affects plant reproduction
  - behaviors are controlled by both genes and experiences in a given environment
* Some animal behaviors are influenced by environmental conditions.
* are usually strategies for survival.
* can be adaptations too
  - come in the form of instincts and learned behavior
* deals with behavior, causes, and the contributing factors that influence it.
* includes the actions and reactions of animals to external stimuli.
* is any way that animals act.
* is basic and easy to understand
  - very easy to understand
  - driven far more by instinct that is that of humans
  - more than a science, it way of thinking and feeling
  - sometimes very hard to interpret
  - subject to the same pressures of natural selection as other animal traits
* is the responses of animals to internal and external stimuli
  - scientific study of everything animals do
  - unpredictable
  - what animals do or avoid doing
* specialized field of scientific study.

Assertive behavior
* involves making one's presence felt without the intent of causing harm
  - standing up for oneself
* is an important part of a positive self-image.

Bad behavior
* includes endangering themselves and obstructing traffic and pedestrians.
* is usually a desire for attention.

Bird behavior
* Some bird behavior is instinctive, whilst other behavior is learned
  - shows intelligence
* varies for different species and types of birds, and even between genders.

Collective behavior
* consists of a groups reaction to some situation.
* distinguishing characteristic of a plasma.