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The popeye catalufa (Pristigenys serrula), also known as the bigeye soldierfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish in the family Priacanthidae, the bigeyes. [2] This fish has an overall dusky orange to red colour with white markings. The dorsal fin appears feathery while rest of fins have black margins. [3]
The Priacanthidae, the bigeyes, are a family of 18 species of marine ray-finned fishes."Catalufa" is an alternate common name for some members of the Priacanthidae.The etymology of the scientific name (prioo-, to bite + akantha, thorn) refers to the family's very rough, spined scales.
Catalufa is the common name for three species of fish belonging to the family Priacanthidae: Heteropriacanthus cruentatus; Priacanthus arenatus; Pristigenys serrula - the popeye catalufa; The word catalufa is also used in several Caribbean countries as the Spanish or French language common name for a number
Optimality models are used to predict optimal behavior (ex. time spent foraging). To make predictions about optimal behavior, cost-benefit graphs are used to visualize the optimality model (see Fig 1). Optimality occurs at the point in which the difference between benefits and costs for obtaining a currency via a particular behavior is maximized.
Each behavioural change theory or model focuses on different factors in attempting to explain behaviour change. Of the many that exist, the most prevalent are learning theories, social cognitive theory, theories of reasoned action and planned behaviour, transtheoretical model of behavior change, the health action process approach, and the BJ Fogg model of behavior change.
Radical behaviorism is a "philosophy of the science of behavior" developed by B. F. Skinner. [1] It refers to the philosophy behind behavior analysis, and is to be distinguished from methodological behaviorism—which has an intense emphasis on observable behaviors—by its inclusion of thinking, feeling, and other private events in the analysis of human and animal psychology. [2]
Donald M. Baer (October 25, 1931 – April 28, 2002) was an American psychologist who contributed to the science of applied behavior analysis and pioneered the development of behavior analysis at the University of Kansas and the University of Washington. Baer is best known for his contributions at the University of Kansas.
Behavioral systems analysis is an approach to organizational design and management. It is based on the premise that organizations are complex systems.As such, changes in one aspect of performance in an organization necessarily affects performance in another parts of an organization.