What is another term used for fixed action pattern?

Fixed action patterns are often referred to as innate behaviors. These are instinctual and genetically hardwired responses that occur in species when exposed to a specific stimulus. The behavior typically unfolds in a sequence of actions, once initiated, and is largely unaffected by learning or experience.

Although some might use the term "fixed motor pattern" to describe similar sequences of behavior, it does not capture the full behavioral ecology context of fixed action patterns. Innate behavior more accurately embodies the concept because it highlights the genetic predisposition for these actions without the influence of environmental learning.

Conditioned response and learned behavior refer to behaviors that are developed through experience and interaction with the environment, which distinctly contrasts with the automatic and instinctual nature of fixed action patterns. Therefore, the term "innate behavior" most accurately represents the essence of a fixed action pattern.