Question

What do they mean by stereotype in the following sentence?

"Instinctive behaviours are highly stereotyped."

Answer 1

of the same type

Answer 2

Instinctive behaviors lack individuality. I'm guessing..

Answer 3

It means that the instinctive behaviors occur without variation. Every time the behavior occurs, it seems to occur in the same way, almost like a routine.

Answer 4

In contrast, learned behaviors tend to occur in different ways each time.