Asked by
chris curtiss
on Dec 18, 2024Verified
Activators for inborn adaptive responses that aid in an animal's survival are called innate:
A) releasing mechanisms.
B) behavioral mechanisms.
C) evolutionary mechanisms.
D) learning mechanisms.
Innate Releasing Mechanisms
Built-in neural and physiological systems in animals that trigger specific responses to particular stimuli, facilitating instinctual behavior.
Adaptive Responses
Reactions or changes made by organisms in response to changes in their environment or internal state that are beneficial for survival and reproduction.
- Acquire insights into the concepts of adaptive behavior and natural instincts in animals and humans.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire insights into the concepts of adaptive behavior and natural instincts in animals and humans.