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state-dependent safety hypothesis

Scope: population ecology
Papers: 1 | Mentions: 1

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Definition

Hypothesis stating that differences in body condition, size or energy reserves cause and maintain variation in personality, where individuals in better condition take more risks and those in poorer condition are more risk-averse.

Related Terms (2)

SDSstate-dependent safety