hybridization

n. the interbreeding of individuals with different genetic traits. Depending on the nature of the genes involved, hybrids might display traits of one or the other parent or some combination of parental traits. Hybridization is used in animal behavior studies as a method of evaluating the genetic transmission of behavior. —hybridize vb.

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November 23rd 2024

latent inhibition

retardation of classical conditioning as a result of prior exposures to a conditioned stimulus before it is paired with an unconditioned stimulus. Also called conditioned stimulus preexposure effect. Compare unconditioned stimulus preexposure effect.