Which Behavior Is Not Likely to Be a Fixed Action

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which behavior is not likely to be a fixed action pattern?

• A) A cat running into the kitchen whenever it hears the sound of the can opener
• B) A dog raising its hackles when it sees another dog
• C) A fish grabbing an insect hovering above the surface of the water
• D) A peacock spreading and shaking its tail feathers in the presence of a peahen

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Definitions:

Previously Learned Information

Knowledge or skills that have been acquired through experience or education before the current moment or context.

Compulsive Gamblers

Individuals who have a relentless and often uncontrollable urge to gamble, leading to significant personal, financial, and social consequences.

Motivated Forgetting

Motivated forgetting is a psychological theory suggesting that individuals may forget unwanted memories, either consciously or unconsciously, as a defense mechanism against distressing thoughts and feelings.

Memory Failure

The inability to recall or recognize previously learned information or past experiences.