AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Applying “human traits” to animals is termed:
A
anthropormophism
B
imprinting
C
operent conditioning
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What Is Anthropomorphism? Anthropomorphism is a literary device that assigns human characteristics to nonhuman entities like animals or inanimate objects. Examples of anthropomorphism can be found in narratives both old and new. Anthropomorphic characters appear in ancient Greek myths and many of Aesop’s Fables.

Detailed explanation-2: -Anthropomorphism is defined as the tendency to attribute human forms, behaviors, and emotions to non-human animals or objects. Anthropomorphism is particularly relevant for companion animals. Some anthropomorphic practices can be beneficial to them, whilst others can be very detrimental.

Detailed explanation-3: -Anthropomorphizing means attributing human qualities to non-human things-such as objects, animals, or phenomena. Some people do this more than others. Anthropomorphizing is a common way humans perceive and interact with the world around them.

Detailed explanation-4: -Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human characteristics or behavior to non-human entities, including animals. Some people are more inclined to anthropomorphize than others, but it is a common way of perceiving and interacting with the world.

Detailed explanation-5: -Anthropomorphism describes the tendency to imbue the real or imagined behavior of nonhuman agents with humanlike characteristics, motivations, intentions, or emotions. Although surprisingly common, anthropomorphism is not invariant.

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