The Signal from the Environment That Triggers a Stereotyped Behavior

question 33

Multiple Choice

The signal from the environment that triggers a stereotyped behavior is a

• A)conditioned reflex.
• B)fixed action pattern.
• C)reinforcing stimulus.
• D)releasing mechanism.
• E)key stimulus (sign stimulus).

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