Animals appear to be biologically prewired to easily learn behaviours that are related to their survival as a species because of evolutionary forces. This is referred to as ____________.
A)latent learning
B)operant extinction
C)preparedness
D)fixed action patterning

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Preparedness is the concept that explains how animals (including humans) are more inclined to learn certain types of behaviors that have been evolutionarily beneficial to their survival. This concept suggests that through evolution, animals are biologically predisposed to quickly and effectively learn behaviors that enhance their survival and reproductive success.

Animals Appear to Be Biologically Prewired to Easily Learn Behaviours