Instinct
| Definition: |
Stereotyped patterns of response, characteristic of a given species, that have been phylogenetically adapted to a specific type of situation. |
| Notes: |
human & animal; no qualif |
| Also Called: |
Fixed Action Pattern |
Instinct Definitions and Terms
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