Whenever we hear a loud, unexpected sound, we often have a startle response. The pattern of behavior that is triggered in this specific situation is called a (an) _________.

A) instinct
B) intuition
C) mutation
D) drive

Startle Response

A rapid, involuntary reaction to a sudden or threatening stimulus, often involving physical movement away from the stimulus.

Instinct

An innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli.

Loud Sound

An auditory experience characterized by high volume, potentially causing discomfort or hearing damage.