A "releasing stimulus" evokes stereotyped patterns of behavior, also known as ________.
A) learned behavioral tendencies
B) fixed action patterns
C) mnemonics
D) survival mechanisms

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Fixed action patterns are innate, stereotyped behaviors that occur in response to specific stimuli, known as releasing stimuli. These behaviors are not learned and are performed in a similar way each time.

A "Releasing Stimulus" Evokes Stereotyped Patterns of Behavior, Also Known