Which of the following does not characterize a fixed action pattern?
A) It is genetically determined.
B) It is stereotyped.
C) It is triggered by specific but simple stimuli.
D) It is modified by learning.
E) It is performed without learning.

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The statement "It is modified by learning" does not characterize a fixed action pattern. The defining feature of a fixed action pattern is that it is performed without learning, that is, it is innate and genetically determined. The other statements (A, B, C, and E) all describe typical characteristics of fixed action patterns.

Which of the Following Does Not Characterize a Fixed Action