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Animal Personality and Temperament
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Curiosity
Measured by propensity to explore new environments and interact with novel objects.
Sociability
Expressed through proximity-seeking behavior and frequency of interactions with conspecifics.
Aggression
Measured by observing reactions to perceived threats or during competition for resources.
Shyness
Measured by reluctance to engage with new or unknown situations, organisms, or environments.
Boldness
Evaluated by the willingness to take risks or approach potential hazards.
Territoriality
Expressed by the defense of a fixed geographic area against others, often of the same species.
Playfulness
Expressed by spontaneous and pleasurable activities that seem to have no immediate purpose.
Impulsiveness
Expressed by rapid, unplanned reactions to internal or external stimuli without regard to the negative consequences.
Innovativeness
Expressed by the ability to come up with new solutions to environmental challenges or tasks.
Affiliation
Expressed through the tendency to form strong social bonds and cooperate with others.
Persistence
Measured by the duration and intensity of efforts directed towards a particular task or goal.
Maternal Care
Measured by behaviors directed towards the care and protection of offspring.
Dominance
Measured through interactions within social hierarchies and competition for status.
Activity Level
Measured by general levels of motion and engagement with the environment.
Neuroticism
Measured by the tendency to experience negative emotional states, such as fear, sadness, or anger, frequently and intensely.
Fearfulness
Assessed by reactions to potential threats, novel stimuli, or unpredictable situations.
Patience
Expressed by the ability to wait calm for something without getting anxious, especially for longer-term rewards.
Empathy
Measured by the tendency to understand and share the feelings of another, shown in some animals by consolation behavior.
Resilience
Measured by the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties or to cope with stressful situations effectively.
Gullibility
Expressed by ease of being tricked or manipulated, often due to a lack of skeptical behavior.
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