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Instinctive Drift

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

It refers to the tendency of an animal to revert to instinctive behaviors that interfere with a conditioned response.

AP course connection

Topic 4.1: 4.1 Introduction to Learning

Unit 4

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