The study of animal behavior is a cornerstone of psychology for several reasons. Ethology, or the study of animals in their natural habitats, sheds light on how animals interact with each other ...

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In particular, in the period 1500-1975, three main fields contributed to the development of animal behavior science: natural history, comparative psychology and ethology. The formal establishment of ...

Steve feels honored to interview Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Christine Calder, co-editor (with Pat Koven) of Dr. Sophia Yin’s Low Stress Handling and Behavior Modification of Dogs and Cats (second ...

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Lifestyle modification involves altering long-term habits, typically of eating or physical activity, and maintaining the new behaviour for months or years. Lifestyle modification can be used to ...

Chemical modification describes the modification, addition or removal, through chemical reaction, of any of a variety of macromolecules, including proteins and nucleic acids. It refers to the use ...

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Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s anti-diversity, equity and inclusion executive order is prompting West Virginia State University to ...

Psychology is the study of the mind and human behaviour. Psychology students will learn about emotions, what motivates us and how we interact with each other. Many psychology graduates go on to become ...

The UAB Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology is an integral part of one of the nation's largest health systems. Nationally known for our compassionate care, cutting-edge research, and ...