The Pecking Behavior of Gull Chicks Becomes More Accurate with Time.This

question 37

Multiple Choice

The pecking behavior of gull chicks becomes more accurate with time.This is most likely an example of:

• A)A fixed action pattern
• B)Innate behavior
• C)Learning
• D)Imprinting
• E)Altruistic behavior

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, it is a consequence that will strengthen an organism's future behavior whenever that behavior is preceded by a specific antecedent stimulus.

Weakens

To reduce the strength, effectiveness, or power of something or someone.

Probability

The measure of the likelihood that an event will occur.

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer, such as money being valued for what it can buy.