The term _____ refers to an apparently irrelevant activity sometimes exhibited by animals when confronted by conflict or thwarted from attaining a goal.
A) latent inhibition
B) schedule-induced activity
C) instinctive drift
D) displacement activity

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Displacement activity refers to behaviors that seem irrelevant or out of context, which animals (including humans) may exhibit when they are stressed, conflicted, or prevented from achieving a goal. These activities can include grooming, scratching, or other repetitive actions that do not directly address the source of frustration or conflict.

The Term _____ Refers to an Apparently Irrelevant Activity Sometimes