Preferred term
avoidance behavior
Type
Type of entity- Topic
Definition
A complete explanation of the intended meaning of a conceptBroader concept
Broader conceptNarrower concepts
Narrower concepts.Entry terms
Alternative terms for the concept.- avoidance behaviour
- avoidance reaction
Scope note
Notes about the usage and scope of the concept.- 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.
Field 001 in MARC Authority Format
- 60444
In other languages
Terms for the concept in other languages.Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/191749