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intrinsic behavior

intrinsic behavior

1. a type of behavior expressed through a specific organ (e.g., smiling, the knee-jerk reflex).

2. behavior that is inherently rewarding. For example, reading a book is pleasurable for some individuals and so is intrinsically rewarding.

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