Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True About Fixed

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true about fixed action patterns (FAPs) ?

• A)FAPs are strictly the result of the expression of particular genes
• B)The fixed action pattern was considered to be initiated by a sign stimulus
• C)Many behaviors thought to be fixed action patterns have been shown to develop after practice
• D)The behavior pattern is stereotyped
• E)All the members of a species perform the exact same sequence of behaviors

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A theoretical model describing the body's response to stress in three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Alarm Stage

The initial phase of the stress response, where the body reacts to a stressor with a fight-or-flight response, activating various physiological changes.

Measuring Stress

The process of assessing the level of stress an individual experiences, often through various physiological and psychological tests.

Researchers Use

The application of various methods and tools by scientists to conduct experiments, gather data, and test hypotheses.