lorenz
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Konrad Lorenz: An Austrian zoologist, ethologist, and ornithologist. He is a foundational figure in the study of animal behavior, particularly known for his work on instinctive behaviors in birds, such as imprinting. He shared the 1973 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The research of Lorenz on greylag geese demonstrated the concept of imprinting.
- In his books, Lorenz described many behaviors as fixed action patterns.
- The theories of Lorenz influenced the development of modern ethology.
Advanced Usage
- "Lorenzian" (adj): Pertaining to the theories or work of Konrad Lorenz.
- The lecture covered Lorenzian concepts of aggression and instinct.
Variants and Related Words
- Ethology (n): The scientific and objective study of animal behavior, a field significantly advanced by Lorenz.
- Imprinting (n): A rapid learning process in early life, studied extensively by Lorenz in birds.
- Fixed Action Pattern (n): A sequence of unlearned, innate behaviors that is unchangeable, a key concept in Lorenz's work.
Synonyms
- Konrad Lorenz (full name)
- Ethologist (general term for a scientist in his field)
Related Phrases
- "Lorenz's hydraulic model": A now largely metaphorical model used by Lorenz to describe the build-up and release of instinctive energy.
- Although simplified, Lorenz's hydraulic model was influential in early ethology.
Noun
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Austrian zoologist who studied the behavior of birds and emphasized the importance of innate as opposed to learned behaviors (1903-1989)
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