mobbing

mobbing

n. a behavior observed in groups of small birds and mammals when threatened by a predator in which group members join together to chase the predator away. Mobbing is usually accompanied by loud, distinctive vocalizations.

Related Terms

self-concept

self-concept n. one’s description and evaluation of oneself...

countershading

countershading n. a form of camouflage that involves using...

Xenazine

Xenazine n. a U.S. trade name for tetrabenazine.

Cox regression analysis

Cox regression analysis a statistical technique used to bui...

polyphagia

polyphagia n. an abnormal compulsion to eat excessive quant...

activism

activism n. 1. the practice of taking committed...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter M

Browse by Letter

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z