Which of the Following Behaviors Is the Best Example of a Fixed

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following behaviors is the best example of a fixed action pattern?

• A)Infanticide by the langur monkey
• B)Altruism in humans
• C)Egg-rolling by the greylag goose
• D)Spatial navigation by the prairie vole

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Definitions:

Anxious

Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Genotype

One’s genetic makeup, based on the sequencing of the nucleotides we term A, C, G, and T.

Phenotype

One’s actual development and appearance, as based on one’s genotype and environmental influences.

Resting Potential

The electrical potential across the neural membrane when it is not responding to other neurons.