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'''Avoidance''' is a form of [[escape behavior]] present in [[animal]]s in which the subject evades an [[Aversive stimulation|aversive event]]. This can be due to [[anxiety]] or a frightening situation. |
'''Avoidance''' is a form of [[escape behavior]] present in [[animal]]s in which the subject evades an [[Aversive stimulation|aversive event]]. This can be due to [[anxiety]] or a frightening situation. |
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Avoidance is a form of escape behavior present in animals in which the subject evades an aversive event. This can be due to anxiety or a frightening situation.
Avoidance response's are also used in animal training and are the commonly expected response to behavioural modification using negative reinforcement.
Common examples of avoidance responses are:
Horse's submit to the bit (slowing or stopping) in order to avoid the pressure or pain that the bit causes in their mouth if it is pulled upon.
A dog learns to walk quietly at a handlers side in order to avoid the action of a choke chain.
See also
- Avoidance behavior
- Avoidance conditioning
- Escape reflex
- Escape conditioning
- Animal escape behavior
- Startle reaction
- Flight zone
- Neophobia
- Resistance
- Sidman avoidance conditioning
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