What is the first phase of exploratory behavior in animals?

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Why: Exploratory behavior often begins with search, where the animal moves to contact relevant stimuli.

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Answer: Search. Exploratory behavior often begins with search, where the animal moves to contact relevant stimuli.

  1. Exploration en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exploration
    The first phase is search, in which the subject moves around to contact relevant stimuli
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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