The currently-preferred term for instinct is
A) negative incentive.
B) homeostatic function.
C) fixed-action pattern.
D) internal cognition.
E) external motivation.

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Fixed-action pattern refers to a sequence of innate behaviors triggered by a specific stimulus (releaser). It is a more precise and specific term for what was previously referred to as instinct.

The Currently-Preferred Term for Instinct Is