After spending years in the ocean,a mature salmon swims up its home river to return to its birthplace. This behavior is an example of

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Salmon returning to their birthplace is a behavior that is genetically programmed and does not require learning or previous experience. Therefore, it is an example of an instinct. Homeostasis refers to the maintenance of a stable internal environment, a set point refers to a target value or range for a physiological variable, and an incentive refers to a reward or punishment that motivates behavior. These concepts do not apply to the behavior of salmon returning to their birthplace.

After Spending Years in the Ocean,a Mature Salmon Swims Up