ethological
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7.9
- adjective
- /ˌiːθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
- Specialized
- Observing animals has been the hallmark approach of ethological studies.
- ethological studies
Examples
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For a more extensive review of ethological and biogenetic studies, see Richard Schechner (1988).
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An ethological perspective places great importance on evolutionary influences on emotional behavior and development.
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The evidence cited in support of the two views is found, respectively, in gene-culture selection and in ethological studies.
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Ethological research confirms that parent-offspring interactions play a central role in learning appropriate social skills.
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However, video-based test questions could be utilized in any discipline relating to behavior (e.g., ethological sections of biology courses, education courses) and be adapted to any educational level.
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Researchers conduct ethological studies to understand how animals behave in their natural environments.
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An ethological approach helps scientists observe animal interactions without interfering with their routines.
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The findings from ethological research reveal how certain behaviors are influenced by instincts rather than learned experiences.
How Naturalistic
- Specialized
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7.9
- Specialized
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3.8
25
5.0
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4.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word ethological comes from the Greek root ethos, meaning 'habit' or 'character', and the ending -logy, meaning 'study', the same -logy found in biology. So, ethological means the study of animals' habits and behavior in the wild.