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performance

n.

1. any activity or collection of responses that leads to a result or has an effect on the environment.

2. the behavior of an organism (the performer) when faced with a specific task.

3. in linguistics, see competence.

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November 25th 2024

confusion effect

confusion effect

an antipredator behavior in which each of several animals moves or vocalizes in a highly random way, making it difficult for predators to locate and attack any one individual. See also dilution effect.