Which of the Following Statements About Fixed Behaviors Is FALSE

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about fixed behaviors is FALSE?

• A) The behavior occurs in all situations and conditions.
• B) The behavior allows an appropriate response even when the organism has not had a chance to learn by experience.
• C) A releaser is a stimulus that triggers a fixed behavior.
• D) The occurrence of the behavior may be influenced by the organism's environment.

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Definitions:

Attachment

A deep and enduring emotional bond that connects one person to another across time and space, often discussed in the context of caregiver-child relationships.

Pre-Attachment

The initial stage in an infant’s development of attachment, characterized by indiscriminate sociability and the formation of initial bonds with caregivers.

Attachment Type

This refers to the classification of an individual's patterns of attachment in relationships, which can significantly affect their interpersonal relationships and behavior.

Insecure-Avoidant Attachment

A pattern in child development where the child shows a preference for self-sufficiency, often avoiding or showing indifference towards caregivers.