"Bait shyness" experienced by animals is an example of
A) a fixed action pattern.
B) an instinct.
C) classical conditioning.
D) self-selective feeding.

Question

"Bait shyness" experienced by animals is an example of​
A) ​a fixed action pattern.
B) ​an instinct.
C) ​classical conditioning.
D) ​self-selective feeding.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bait shyness is a learned response that occurs due to an aversive experience with a bait or trap. This matches the definition of classical conditioning, where a neutral stimulus (the bait) becomes associated with an unpleasant stimulus (the trap) leading to a conditioned response (avoidance or shyness towards the bait). The other options do not accurately explain bait shyness. A fixed action pattern is a stereotypical behavior triggered by a specific stimulus, and self-selective feeding is a form of natural selection where animals choose to consume foods that meet their specific nutritional requirements. Instinct is a general term for innate behaviors that are programmed genetically or arise from maturation.

"Bait Shyness" Experienced by Animals Is an Example Of​

"Bait Shyness" Experienced by Animals Is an Example Of