agonistic behavior

competitive interactions involving components of both fear and aggression. In dominance or territorial encounters, behavioral interactions typically involve fluctuations in fearful and aggressive behavior within both parties, so that neither can be said to be purely aggressive or fearful.

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February 20th 2025

air sickness

motion sickness caused by air travel.