A psychostimulant-induced increase in behaviors like gnawing,turning in circles,and grooming in rodents would serve as an example of:

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Stereotypy refers to repetitive, purposeless behaviors that lack variation and complexity. Psychostimulants have been shown to increase stereotypic behaviors like gnawing, turning in circles, and excessive grooming in rodents. Thus, a psychostimulant-induced increase in these behaviors would serve as an example of stereotypy. Purposive behavior, on the other hand, serves a specific goal or purpose, while punding refers to repetitive, non-goal-directed behaviors that are often observed in cases of Parkinson's disease. Rate-dependent refers to how the rate of responding can be influenced by the reinforcement rate.

A Psychostimulant-Induced Increase in Behaviors Like Gnawing,turning in Circles,and Grooming