Which of the Following Statements Is (Are)True of Fixed Action

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is (are) True of fixed action patterns?

• A)They are highly stereotyped, instinctive behaviors.
• B)They are triggered by sign stimuli in the environment and, once begun, are continued to completion.
• C)An inappropriate stimulus can sometimes trigger them.
• D)A and B only
• E)A, B, and C

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Definitions:

Taxonomy

The science of classification, especially in biology, where it concerns the classification of organisms into systematic categories.

Classifying Species

The scientific process of organizing organisms into hierarchical categories based on genetic and morphological similarities.

Biology

The scientific study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy.

Species

A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.