The gollypod, a fictitious aquatic animal, breaks out in a cold sweat whenever exposed to the sun. This reaction is most likely ______.
A) a reflex
B) a fixed action pattern
C) a general behavior trait
D) the result of learning

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A reflex is an automatic response to a stimulus, which in this case is the sun causing the gollypod to break out in a cold sweat. This does not require learning, is not a fixed action pattern as it is a simple reaction rather than a sequence of actions, and is more specific than a general behavior trait.

The Gollypod, a Fictitious Aquatic Animal, Breaks Out in a Cold