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Appetitive Behavior
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Definition
: Animal searching behavior. The variable introductory phase of an instinctive behavior pattern or sequence, e.g., looking for food, or sequential courtship patterns prior to mating.
usually animal; introduct phase of instinctive behav; nothing to do with APPETITE, the desire for food
See Also
Ceremonial Behavior
Examples
Grooming
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Predatory Behavior
Other names
Searching Behavior; Searching Behaviors; Behaviors, Searching; Behaviors, Appetitive; Behavior, Searching; Behavior, Appetitive; Appetitive Behaviors