Which of the following most correctly describes a sign stimulus?
A)first causes sensitization, then habituation
B)first causes habituation, then sensitization
C)sufficient for eliciting a modal action pattern
D)similar to an instinct

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A sign stimulus is a specific sensory stimulus that is sufficient to elicit a modal action pattern, which is a coordinated sequence of behaviors that is characteristic of a particular species. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option D is partially correct, as a sign stimulus can be seen as triggering an instinctual response, but it is not the most complete answer. Option A and B are incorrect, as a sign stimulus does not necessarily cause either sensitization or habituation.

Which of the Following Most Correctly Describes a Sign Stimulus