Sensory bias

Definition

A phenomenon where an organism's response to a stimulus is influenced by its inherent sensory preferences, even when those preferences are not directly related to survival or reproduction.

Etymology

From the Latin 'sensorius', meaning 'relating to sensation', and 'bias', meaning 'a preference'.

Example

Some insects display sensory bias towards specific pheromones, which might influence their mating choices even if those pheromones are not directly linked to the fitness of potential mates.

Related Terms

• Sensory perception
• Preference