Which One of the Following Is True

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is true?

• A)Some spontaneous nuclear reactions are exothermic.
• B)Some spontaneous nuclear reactions are endothermic.
• C)All spontaneous nuclear reactions are exothermic.
• D)There is no relationship between exothermicity and spontaneity in nuclear reactions.
• E)All spontaneous nuclear reactions are endothermic.

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Definitions:

Instinctive Behavior System

A set of inborn behavioral patterns that are triggered by specific environmental stimuli.

Fixed Action Patterns

Innate, pre-programmed responses triggered by specific stimuli, exhibited by animals.

Innate Releasing Mechanism

A hypothetical mechanism in the brain considered to be triggered by specific stimuli, leading to certain patterns of behavior.

Social Releaser

A stimulus originating from one individual that triggers a social response or behavior in another individual.