migratory restlessness

increased activity that occurs prior to the period of migration. Migratory restlessness in captive animals is an index of responsiveness to cues indicating annual cycles. Also called Zugunruhe.

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Psychology term of the day

March 14th 2025

flight into reality

a defensive reaction in which an individual becomes overinvolved in activity and work as an unconscious means of avoiding threatening situations or painful thoughts and feelings. Compare flight from reality; flight into fantasy.