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Flashcards by Lauren Cochrane, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Lauren Cochrane
about 6 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| reflexes | simple automatic response to stimulus, controlled by autonomic nervous system |
| instincts | tendencies to perform more complex behaviours |
| comparative psychology | the examination of behaviours across species in order to understand what they're for |
| Moro reflex | survival instinct to help infant cling to mother by stretching out arms, pulling them back to chest, and cry |
| diving reflex | response to cold air or water rushing over face by slowing heartrate and controlling breathing |
| rooting reflex | when baby turns to something brushing it's cheek and starts making sucking motions |
| sucking reflex | when a child sucks on something that touches the roof of their mouth |
| theory | an explanation of observations, and is consistent with all observable observations |
| evolution | the process over time where groups of animals become more specialised for their conditions, and are therefore different from their cousins |
| selection pressure | biased rate of survival where the environment is biased in favour of one characteristics |
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