Concepts
4 concepts
hypothesis
Social Security Hypothesis
Individuals in more tightly connected social groups perceive greater security from predators and allocate less time to antipredator vigilance while foraging
theory
condition dependence
The concept that signal production and structure depend on an individual's health status and condition
hypothesis
experience-independent mechanism
Predator recognition abilities that do not require prior learning or experience with predators but are based on innate or genetically-determined responses
measurement
mirror image stimulus test
Behavioral test using mirror exposure to gauge shy and bold behavior through observed interactions with reflection
