Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors

What are inherited traits?

• Traits that are not influenced by genetics.

• Characteristics or features passed down from parents to offspring through genes.

• Traits acquired through personal experiences.

• Traits that are only present in certain populations.

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Give an example of an inherited physical trait.

• hair color

• height

• shoe size

• eye color

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What are behavioral traits?

• Observable patterns of behavior that are consistent across different situations and over time.

• Inherited characteristics that determine behavior

• Temporary changes in behavior due to external factors

• Unpredictable and random actions

Provide an example of an inherited behavioral trait.

• left-handedness

• freckles

• blue eyes

• rolling tongue

What are learned behaviors?

• Behaviors acquired through experience or interaction with the environment.

• Behaviors that are instinctive.

• Behaviors determined by genetics.

• Behaviors inherited from parents.

Give an example of a learned behavior.

• Driving a car

• Swimming

• Speaking a language

• Riding a bicycle

How do environmental factors influence traits?

• Environmental factors can influence traits through gene-environment interaction and direct impact on gene expression.

• Environmental factors can change traits by altering DNA sequences.

• Environmental factors only influence physical traits, not behavioral traits.

• Environmental factors have no influence on traits.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and learned behaviors?

• Inherited traits are only found in animals, while learned behaviors are only found in humans.

• Inherited traits and learned behaviors are the same thing.

• Inherited traits are passed down through genes, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience or education.

• Inherited traits are acquired through experience or education, while learned behaviors are passed down through genes.

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Explain the concept of physical traits.

• Observable characteristics of an individual's body

• Traits that can only be observed through a microscope

• Mental characteristics of an individual

• Inherited traits from parents

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Describe the impact of environmental factors on learned behaviors.

• Environmental factors have no impact on learned behaviors.

• Learned behaviors are solely determined by genetics.

• Environmental factors only impact innate behaviors, not learned behaviors.

• Environmental factors can have a significant impact on learned behaviors.