Fixed Action Patterns Are Behaviors That

question 29

Multiple Choice

Fixed action patterns are behaviors that

• A) are performed without learning.
• B) are stereotypic.
• C) are performed the same way each time.
• D) cannot be modified by learning.
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Traumatic Event

An incident that causes physical, emotional, spiritual, or psychological harm, often leading to long-term repercussions in those who experience it.

Interoceptive Conditioning

Process by which symptoms of anxiety that have preceded panic attacks become the signals for new panic attacks.

Biased Thinking

A cognitive distortion that involves interpreting situations through a biased perspective, often leading to inaccurate conclusions or negative feelings.

High Interoceptive Awareness

The heightened sensitivity to stimuli originating inside of the body, such as hunger, heart rate, or the need for air.