Which of the Following Is an Example of a Fixed

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a fixed action pattern?

• A)the imprinting of baby goslings on their mother
• B)habituation in the cnidarian Hydra
• C)the way female digger wasps find their nests
• D)the way a greylag goose retrieves an egg that has rolled out of the nest

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Definitions:

Award

The act of giving a formal decision or settlement, especially in resolving a dispute or in a competitive context.

Hearsay

Information reported by a secondhand source that is not directly experienced or observed by the testifier, often inadmissible in court due to its unreliable nature.

Contempt of Court

An act of disobedience or disrespect towards the judiciary or an interference with its orderly process.

Conflict of Interest

A situation in which an individual's personal interests could potentially interfere with their professional duties or responsibilities.