A Fixed Action Pattern (FAP) is an innate, stereotypical behavior triggered by sign stimuli, such as sticklebacks fighting over red bellies.
Un comportement moteur figé (FAP) est un comportement inné et stéréotypé déclenché par des stimuli signaux, comme les combattivités des épinoches avec des ventres rouges.
| Front | Fixed Action Patter (FAP) |
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| Back | - innate, stereotypical behavior that continues until completion - initiated by sign stimuli - releasers: when members of same species express sign stimuli ex) sticklebacks fighting red bellies |
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