Appetitive Behavior

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.

Year introduced: 1968

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Tree Number(s): F01.145.113.111

MeSH Unique ID: D001070

Entry Terms:

• Appetitive Behaviors
• Behavior, Appetitive
• Behaviors, Appetitive
• Searching Behavior
• Behavior, Searching
• Behaviors, Searching
• Searching Behaviors

Previous Indexing:

• Behavior (1966-1967)

See Also:

• Ceremonial Behavior

All MeSH Categories
Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Behavior
Behavior, Animal
Appetitive Behavior
Grooming
Host-Seeking Behavior
Predatory Behavior