Which behavior is not likely to be a fixed action pattern?
A) A cat running into the kitchen whenever it hears the sound of the can opener
B) A dog raising its hackles when it sees another dog
C) A fish grabbing an insect hovering above the surface of the water
D) A peacock spreading and shaking its tail feathers in the presence of a peahen

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Fixed action patterns are innate, pre-programmed responses to specific stimuli, typically seen across members of a species. The behavior of a cat running into the kitchen at the sound of a can opener is learned, not innate, making it not a fixed action pattern.

Which Behavior Is Not Likely to Be a Fixed Action