Exploratory Behavior

The tendency to explore or investigate a novel environment. It is considered a motivation not clearly distinguishable from curiosity.

Year introduced: 1968

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Tree Number(s): F01.145.387, F01.658.370

MeSH Unique ID: D005106

Entry Terms:

• Behavior, Exploratory
• Behaviors, Exploratory
• Exploratory Behaviors
• Curiosity
• Curiosities
• Novelty-Seeking Behavior
• Behavior, Novelty-Seeking
• Behaviors, Novelty-Seeking
• Novelty Seeking Behavior
• Novelty-Seeking Behaviors

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Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Behavior
Exploratory Behavior

All MeSH Categories
Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Motivation
Exploratory Behavior