Curiosity, Exploration, and Play in Humans and Animals

Social, Animal, and Specialized Motivational Systems

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Explain how exploratory drive and play behaviors foster neural development and adaptive learning in humans and non-human animals.

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Social, Animal, and Specialized Motivational Systems

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-FL-SS

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Explore specialized motivation systems in humans and non-human animals including curiosity, parental care, aggression, sexual motivation, and goal regulation.

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SS.912.P.14.7Florida Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Discuss other ways in which humans and non-human animals are motivated.