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avoidance behavior

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avoidance behavior,
n a conscious or unconscious defense mechanism by which a person tries to escape from unpleasant situations or feelings, such as anxiety and pain.


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However, pilot whales and false killer whales exposed to sonar signals would often increase their calling rate and form more cohesive groups, displaying little of the silence and avoidance behavior typically observed in beaked whales.
For dogs who have not yet learned this type of avoidance behavior, it is best to prevent it from happening by supervising the dog at play, and making the time you spend with your dog as much, or more, fun, as the time it spends alone or with other dogs.
Nightmare patients are skittish about seeking treatment for this vexing problem; frequently express embarrassment or, worse distress, when discussing the problem; often drop out of treatment; and in so doing, reinforce avoidance behavior.
 
 
 
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