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Fixed action patterns are initiated by external stimuli called(A) fixed action pattern(B) sign stimuli(C) agonistic behavior(D) dominance hierarchies(E) sensitive periods
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Fixed action patterns are innate behaviors that are triggered by specific stimuli. They are unchangeable and once initiated, are usually carried out to completion. Show more…
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Fixed action patterns are initiated by external stimuli called (A) agonistic behavior (B) altruistic behavior (C) sign stimuli (D) associative learning (E) initial visual imprinting
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Biology E/M Sample Test 2
Choose from the terms below. $$\begin{array}{l}{\text { (A) Fixed action pattern }} \\ {\text { (B) Habituation }} \\ {\text { (C) Classical conditioning }} \\ {\text { (D) Imprinting }} \\ {\text { (E) Operant conditioning }}\end{array}$$ Sequence of behaviors that is unchangeable and carried to completion once initiated
ORGANISMAL BIOLOGY
Animal Behavior
A stimulus that always causes an animal to behave in a highly stereotyped way is called: a. fixed action pattern. b. an instinct. c. habituation. d. a sign stimulus. e. a reinforcement.
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