Instincts and Learned Behaviors in Animals

What is an example of a behavior that is a response to a specific situation?

• A bird flying

• A student raising their hand

• A dog barking

• A turtle swimming

Which of the following is an instinctive behavior?

• Using a computer

• Reading a book

• Building a nest

• Riding a bicycle

What is a characteristic of instinctive behaviors?

• They are inherited from birth

• They are taught by parents

• They are learned through experience

• They require practice

Which of the following is a learned behavior?

• Panting

• Driving a car

• Spinning a web

• Walking after birth

Which behavior is not instinctive?

• Chewing food

• Digesting food

• Using a fork

• Swallowing

Which of the following is an example of a learned behavior in humans?

• Walking

• Breathing

• Eating

• Writing

What must be learned in order to identify different scents?

• The ability to taste

• The ability to smell

• The ability to identify scents

• The ability to see

How do animals learn to perform tricks?

• Through instinct

• By observing other animals

• Through training and experience

• By imitating humans

What is a learned behavior in animals?

• Flying

• Breathing

• Begging for food

• Sleeping

What is necessary for an animal to learn a new trick?

• Instinct

• Experience and training

• Natural ability

• Genetic inheritance