Animals Appear to Be Biologically Prewired to Easily Learn Behaviours

question 205

Multiple Choice

Animals appear to be biologically prewired to easily learn behaviours that are related to their survival as a species because of evolutionary forces. This is referred to as ________.

• A) fixed action patterning
• B) latent learning
• C) operant extinction
• D) preparedness

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Definitions:

Trade-Off

The concept of sacrificing one aspect or feature in order to gain another, often used in discussions of decision-making where competing objectives must be balanced.

Timeliness

The characteristic of being done or occurring at a favorable or useful time, especially in the context of decision-making or business operations.

Accuracy

The degree to which the result of a measurement, calculation, or specification conforms to the correct value or a standard.

Future Event

An occurrence or situation that is expected to happen at a future date, often considered in planning and forecasting.