Innate vs Learned Behavior

Which of these is an example of a learned behavior?

• a parrot saying hello

• a robin singing on a spring morning

• a penguin building a nest of pebbles

• a weaver bird building a hanging nest

Behaviors that do not need to be taught.

• Innate Behaviors

• Learned Behaviors

• Trait

• Instinct

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Dog playing guitar.

• instinct

• learned

When a bird uses mud and grass to build a nest, it's demonstrating...

• environmental influences

• learned behavior

• recessive traits

• instinct

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Ducklings following a man since birth.

• Conditioning

• Imprinting

• Inherited

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Which of these is not an instinctive behavior?

• a bird building a nest

• a turtle burying its eggs

• a bear hibernating in winter

• a horse pulling a plow

Look at the picture.
This kitten thinks this dog is her mother.

• Conditioning

• Imprinting

• Inherited

Which of the following is an example of innate behavior?

• A dog salivating when it sees food

• A child learning to ride a bicycle

• A cat using a litter box

• A bird learning to sing a specific song

What is the primary difference between innate and learned behaviors?

• Innate behaviors are genetically hardwired, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience.

• Innate behaviors are acquired through experience, while learned behaviors are genetically hardwired.

• Innate behaviors are always beneficial, while learned behaviors are not.

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

Which of the following is a learned behavior in animals?

• A dog sitting on command

• A spider spinning a web

• A baby crying when hungry

• A fish swimming upstream