The fixed action patterns of animals predispose them to behave in a fixed way:

A. in order to return their body to homeostasis
B. in the presence of a specific environmental condition
C. in order to develop intrinsic motivation
D. in order to develop extrinsic motivation


Answer: B

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What will be an ideal response?

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