Animal Courtship and Behaviors

A bird building its nest perfectly the first time is an example of 

• learned behavior
• instinctive behavior

What do we call a behavior that is learned from observations?

• inherited behaviors

• learned behaviors

• imprinting

• acquired traits

Which of the following is an example of COURTSHIP behavior?

• growling at foe
• barking for attention
• nursing young
• showing bright feathers

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When sea turtles are born, they immediately start heading towards the ocean. This behavior does not have to be taught. This behavior is _________.

• Conditioned

• Imprinting

• Instinct

• Learned

Problem-solving method in which one possible solution after another is tried until a successful one is found.

• fight or flight
• learned behavior
• estivation
• trial and error

Lisa is making a list of inherited behaviors in animals. Which example below can she include in her list?

• A seal standing on its front legs.

• A dog sitting on command.

• A mice finding cheese in a maze.

• A bird building a round nest.

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What behavior is this an example of?

• Courtship Behavior

• Cooperative Behavior

• Society

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Behaviors that are passed on from parents to offspring without teaching or training are called what?

• inherited or innate behaviors

• learned behaviors

• acquired traits

• imprinted behaviors

What is the behavior called when an animal follows the first moving object they see (usually their mother)?

• Inherited

• Imprinting

• Instinct

• Conditioning

In the park, you noticed a girl throwing a stick for her dog to fetch.  The dog ran and got the stick every time.  This is an example of

• instinctive behavior
• learned behavior