An apparently irrelevant behavior performed by an animal experiencing conflicting motivations, such as fighting and fleeing, is often referred to as a(n)
A) autonomic response.
B) displacement activity.
C) intention movement.
D) unreliable signal.

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Displacement activities are behaviors that seem irrelevant to the situation and often occur when an animal is experiencing conflicting motivations, such as the desire to fight and the need to flee. These behaviors can include grooming, scratching, or other activities not directly related to the conflict at hand.

An Apparently Irrelevant Behavior Performed by an Animal Experiencing Conflicting