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Choose from the terms below. $$\begin{array}{l}{\text { (A) Fixed action pattern }} \\ {\text { (B) Habituation }} \\ {\text { (C) Classical conditioning }} \\ {\text { (D) Imprinting }} \\ {\text { (E) Operant conditioning }}\end{array}$$ Innate, highly stereotypical behavior that must continue until it is completed

   Choose from the terms below.
$$\begin{array}{l}{\text { (A) Fixed action pattern }} \\ {\text { (B) Habituation }} \\ {\text { (C) Classical conditioning }} \\ {\text { (D) Imprinting }} \\ {\text { (E) Operant conditioning }}\end{array}$$
Innate, highly stereotypical behavior that must continue until it is completed

SAT Biology E/M

Deborah Goldberg 5th Edition

Chapter 5, Problem 8

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Choose from the terms below. $$\begin{array}{l}{\text { (A) Fixed action pattern }} \\ {\text { (B) Habituation }} \\ {\text { (C) Classical conditioning }} \\ {\text { (D) Imprinting }} \\ {\text { (E) Operant conditioning }}\end{array}$$ Innate, highly stereotypical behavior that must continue until it is completed

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Fixed Action Pattern

A fixed action pattern is an innate, unlearned behavioral sequence that is triggered by a specific stimulus. Once initiated, it runs to completion without further external cues, making it highly stereotypical and consistent among members of a species. This concept is fundamental in ethology, as it underscores how certain behaviors are hardwired in animals rather than acquired through learning.

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