Which of the following statements about fixed behaviors is true?
A) A given stimulus can have a variety of responses.
B) A given stimulus leads predictably to a specific response.
C) No stimuli will be responded to at all.
D) Fixed behaviors are not influenced by genes.

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Fixed behaviors refer to innate, stereotyped responses to specific stimuli. This means that a given stimulus will consistently elicit the same response every time, which is why option B is correct. Option A is incorrect because while different individuals may exhibit slightly different responses to the same stimulus, these responses will still fall within a narrow range. Option C is incorrect because fixed behaviors are designed to ensure survival, so it is unlikely that no stimuli at all would elicit a response. Option D is incorrect because fixed behaviors are in fact influenced by genes, as they are innate and inherited rather than learned.

Which of the Following Statements About Fixed Behaviors Is True