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instinctive behavior

instinctive behavior

stereotyped, unlearned, largely stimulus-bound adaptive behavior limited in its expression by the inherent properties of the nervous system and genetic factors. It is species specific and involves complex activity patterns rather than simple reflexes. See fixed action pattern; innate releasing mechanism; modal action pattern; releaser.

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