A Fixed-Action Pattern

question 25

Multiple Choice

A fixed-action pattern

• A)will stop immediately if the behavior is not appropriate for the situation
• B)is a sequence of behaviors that occur in a rigid order
• C)both a and b
• D)neither a and b

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Definitions:

Neuroticism

Qualities within a person that manifest as anxiousness, fear, emotional variability, concern, enviousness, frustration, possessiveness, and solitude.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outgoingness, high levels of activity, and energy, and a tendency to seek stimulation in the company of others.

Avoidance Motivation

A type of behavior aimed at avoiding negative outcomes, failures, or punishments, as opposed to seeking positive outcomes.

Hierarchy Of Needs

A motivational theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, depicting a five-tier model of human needs, from basic (physiological) to higher-order (self-actualization) needs.