the behaviour that is specific to the members of a species and is unlearned. Also called species typical behaviour. Read also the topic instinct for having good concept clarity.
SPECIES-SPECIFIC BEHAVIOR: "Many animals show species specific behaviour."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "SPECIES-SPECIFIC BEHAVIOR," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 13, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/species-specific-behavior/ (accessed December 2, 2021).
