Fixed Patterns of Action That Occur in Response to Particular

question 52

Multiple Choice

Fixed patterns of action that occur in response to particular stimulation are called

• A) intermodal tasks.
• B) tactile senses.
• C) somatosensory reactions.
• D) reflexes.

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