What requirements must be met in order for a behavior to be considered an “instinct”?
a. A behavior must be learned and must not follow a fixed pattern across all members of a species.
b. A behavior must be unlearned and must follow a fixed pattern across all members of a species.
c. A behavior or thought must occur after repeated exposure and must follow a linear pattern of progression across all members of a species.
d. A behavior or thought must occur naturally and must follow a hierarchical pattern of ascension across all members of a species.
b. A behavior must be unlearned and must follow a fixed pattern across all members of a species.
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What will be an ideal response?
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