The Neural Pattern That Allows a Male Stickleback Fish to Orient

question 41

Multiple Choice

The neural pattern that allows a male stickleback fish to orient and behave aggressively towards an inanimate object with a red stripe is an example of a(n)

• A)sign stimulus.
• B)fixed action pattern.
• C)innate releasing mechanism.
• D)supernormal stimulus.
• E)stimulus-response chain.

---

Definitions:

Repressive Family Context

A family environment characterized by strict control, limited emotional expression, and often leading to psychological distress among its members.

Biologically Informed

Approaches or theories that incorporate knowledge from biological sciences to understand behavior and mental processes.

Eye Contact

The act of two people looking directly into each others' eyes, which can be a powerful form of nonverbal communication, signaling various emotions or intentions.

Correctional Institutions Environment Scale

A tool used to assess the social climate and environmental factors within correctional facilities.