Traits and Behaviors

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What is a learned behavior?

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A learned behavior is an action or response that an animal or person acquires through experience or training, rather than being instinctual.

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What is an inherited trait?

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An inherited trait is a characteristic or feature that is passed down from parents to their offspring through genes.

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Give an example of an inherited trait in humans.

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Eye color is an example of an inherited trait in humans.

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What is the difference between learned and inherited behaviors?

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Learned behaviors are acquired through experience, while inherited behaviors are instinctual and passed down genetically.

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What is an example of a learned behavior in dogs?

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Shaking hands is an example of a learned behavior in dogs.

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What is an instinctive behavior?

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An instinctive behavior is a natural response that an animal is born with, not learned through experience.

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Give an example of an instinctive behavior in animals.

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Sneezing is an example of an instinctive behavior.

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What trait does a puppy inherit from its parents?

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Fur color and pattern are traits that a puppy inherits from its parents.

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What is the role of training in learned behaviors?

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Training helps animals or people acquire new skills or behaviors that they would not learn on their own.

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Can behaviors be both learned and inherited?

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Yes, some behaviors can have both learned and inherited components.