goal-directed behavior

behavior that is oriented toward attaining a particular goal. It is typically identifiable by observing that an organism ceases search behavior and engages in detour behavior when it encounters obstacles to the goal.

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January 24th 2025

submissiveness

n. a tendency to comply with the wishes or obey the orders of others. —submissive adj.