Kiesten,
Taxes are directional - for example, a positive phototaxis means to move
toward light.
Kineses are non-directional. A photokinetic effect might mean a change in
overall level of actitity as a function of light, but not specifically an
orientation toward or away from light.
-- Jim
On Fri, 10 Sep 1999, Kirsten Rewey wrote:
> Hi TIPsters!
>
> I'm returning to the list with a question. Can anyone explain the differences
> between a taxis and a kinesis? I'm using Domjan's *Principles of learning and
> behavior* (4th ed) and the difference isn't clear.
>
> Thanks much!
>
> Kirsten
>
> Kirsten L. Rewey
> Department of Psychology
> St. Mary's University of Minnesota
> 700 Terrace Heights, Box 1464
> Winona, Minnesota 55987
>
> (507) 457-6991
>
>
