An Example of a Species-Typical Defensive Response for a Rat

question 17

Multiple Choice

An example of a species-typical defensive response for a rat is

• A) freezing of motor movements.
• B) sniffing.
• C) approach.
• D) eating and drinking.
• E) grooming.

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