Which of the Following Best Defines an Instinct

question 171

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines an instinct?

• A)an aroused state that occurs because of a physiological need
• B)a deprivation that energizes a drive to eliminate or reduce the deprivation
• C)an innate biological pattern of behavior that is assumed to be universal throughout a species
• D)a type of behavior that is inculcated through experience and learning

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Definitions:

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)

A neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits nerve transmission, playing a key role in reducing neuronal excitability and regulating muscle tone.

Neuroleptics

A class of medication primarily used to manage psychosis, particularly in disorders like schizophrenia.

Antipsychotic Drugs

Medications used to treat psychiatric conditions by altering brain chemistry, particularly for conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Off Label

The use of pharmaceutical drugs for an unapproved indication or in an unapproved age group, dosage, or route of administration.