Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

positive regulation of behavior

Term ID
GO:0048520
Synonyms
  • activation of behavior
  • stimulation of behavior
  • up regulation of behavior
  • up-regulation of behavior
  • upregulation of behavior
Definition
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of behavior, the internally coordinated responses (actions or inactions) of whole living organisms (individuals or groups) to internal or external stimuli.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
is a type of
has subtype
positively regulates
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes