Distinguishing Inherited Traits from Learned Behaviors

The video tutorial by Mrs. Bright covers the differences between inherited traits and learned behaviors. Inherited traits are characteristics passed down from parents through genes, such as eye color and instinctive behaviors like hibernation. Learned behaviors are acquired through interaction with the environment, such as language and sports skills. The video includes examples and a quiz to help students differentiate between the two types of traits. It concludes with a summary of the key concepts discussed.

What is an example of an inherited trait?

• Riding a bicycle

• Speaking a language

• Eye color

• Religious beliefs

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Which behavior is considered instinctive?

• Riding a skateboard

• Cooking a meal

• Learning to read

• A bear hibernating

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What determines your natural hair color?

• Diet

• Sun exposure

• Genes from parents

• Learning from observation

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How are learned behaviors acquired?

• Observation and teaching

• From environmental responses

• Instinctive actions

• Through genetic inheritance

What is an example of a learned behavior in humans?

• Blood type

• Breathing

• Walking immediately after birth

• Speaking a language

Is a baby's ability to cry an inherited trait or a learned behavior?

• Inherited trait

• Learned behavior

• Both

• Neither

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What is tropism in plants?

• A type of plant disease

• A learned behavior

• An inherited trait

• A response to environmental conditions

Can animals have a combination of inherited traits and learned behaviors?

• No, never

• Only in rare cases

• Yes, in some cases

• Yes, always

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How do wolves learn to hunt in packs?

• By observing and learning

• They don't hunt in packs

• Through solitary practice

• Through instinct

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Is the ability of a plant to turn its leaves toward the light an inherited trait or a learned behavior?

• Learned behavior

• Neither

• Both

• Inherited trait

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