Which of the following is one of the characteristics of a modal action pattern?
A)The eliciting stimulus is usually easy to identify.
B)They are species-specific response patterns.
C)The threshold for eliciting the behavior is relatively invariant.
D)The eliciting stimulus will have similar effects over different situations.

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Modal action patterns are species-specific response patterns that are instinctual and often triggered by specific stimuli. A is partially correct, as the eliciting stimulus is usually easy to identify, but not always. C is also partially correct, as the threshold for eliciting the behavior may vary depending on the situation. D is incorrect, as the effects of the eliciting stimulus may vary depending on the situation.

Which of the Following Is One of the Characteristics of a Modal