Which of the following is illustrated by a deer's tendency to run in a zigzag manner when being pursued by a predator?
A) A fixed action pattern
B) A reflex arc
C) Both a and b are correct.
D) Neither a nor b is correct.

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A fixed action pattern is an instinctive behavioral sequence that is relatively invariant within the species and almost inevitably runs to completion. The deer's zigzag running is an example of such a behavior, designed to evade predators.

Which of the Following Is Illustrated by a Deer's Tendency