Fritz, an Entomologist, Asserts That an Insect Species He Has

question 221

Multiple Choice

Fritz, an entomologist, asserts that an insect species he has studied has an innate tendency to play dead in the dark. This pattern appears to be unlearned and universal to the species. Fritz is describing

• A) a reflex.
• B) a motive.
• C) a classically conditioned response.
• D) an instinct.

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