Complex,species-Specific Behaviors That Are Triggered by Environmental Stimuli Are Known

question 103

Multiple Choice

Complex,species-specific behaviors that are triggered by environmental stimuli are known as 

• A)reflexes. 
• B)instincts. 
• C)habituation. 
• D)sensitization.

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Definitions:

Availability

The extent to which a resource or service can be used or obtained.

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut used in decision making and judgments, where the likelihood of an object or event is assessed based on how closely it matches the typical case or stereotype.

Preexisting Beliefs

Ideas or convictions that an individual holds before being exposed to new information or experiences.

Availability Heuristic

A mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to a person's mind when evaluating a specific topic, concept, method or decision.