(idea) by muegge Mon Apr 17 2000 at 3:45:42
behaviorist characterization of lower animals where the response is directly tied to the stimulus. Theory being that higher animals will continue in a course of action despite a negative stimulus such as pain if the goal is suitably benificial to the animal.
Ex: Bears going after honey despite the bees.
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