competition by resource defense

the use of territory or other defended space to exclude others from access to resources. The resources are defended indirectly rather than by direct aggression or competition. A special case is resource defense polygyny, in which a male can acquire additional mates if it is able to defend a larger than average set of resources.

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Psychology term of the day

May 10th 2024

coping style

the characteristic manner in which an individual confronts and deals with stress, anxiety-provoking situations, or emergencies.