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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. behavior
  3. animal behavior
  4. avoidance behavior
  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal science
  3. zoology
  4. animal behavior
  5. avoidance behavior
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal science
  3. zoology
  4. animal behavior
  5. avoidance behavior

Preferred term

avoidance behavior

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Definition

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Synonyms

  • avoidance behaviour
  • avoidance reaction

Scope note

  • Use for normal behavior patterns by which an animal keeps away from pain or anxiety-producing environmental conditions; for the technique for training an animal to avoid painful or unpleasant stimuli by learning appropriate responses USE avoidance conditioning.

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/191749

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