Which of the following statements is (are)True of fixed action patterns?
A)They are highly stereotyped, instinctive behaviors.
B)They are triggered by sign stimuli in the environment and, once begun, are continued to completion.
C)An inappropriate stimulus can sometimes trigger them.
D)A and B only
E)A, B, and C

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Fixed action patterns are highly stereotyped, instinctive behaviors that are triggered by specific stimuli in the environment. Once initiated, they are usually performed to completion without modification. However, an inappropriate or exaggerated stimulus can sometimes trigger them. Therefore, all three statements are true.

Which of the Following Statements Is (Are)True of Fixed Action