Instincts and Learned Behaviors in Animals

The video explains the difference between inherited and learned behaviors in organisms. Inherited behaviors, or instincts, are innate and do not require learning, such as a turtle retracting its head when scared or birds building nests. Learned behaviors are acquired through experience, like reading, writing, or animals performing tricks. The video provides examples of both types of behaviors, emphasizing how they help organisms survive and adapt.

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

• A turtle swimming

• A student raising their hand

• A bird flying

• A dog barking

Which of the following is an instinctive behavior?

• Building a nest

• Reading a book

• Solving a puzzle

• Playing a piano

What is a characteristic of instinctive behaviors?

• They are inherited from birth

• They are learned through experience

• They require practice

• They are taught by parents

Which of the following is NOT an instinctive behavior?

• Panting

• Chewing food

• Walking after birth

• Using a spoon

What distinguishes learned behaviors from instinctive ones?

• Learned behaviors are automatic

• Learned behaviors require experience

• Learned behaviors are innate

• Learned behaviors are inherited

Which activity is an example of a learned behavior?

• Sleeping

• Breathing

• Driving a car

• Blinking

How do animals learn to perform tricks?

• By following their parents

• Through instinct

• Through training and experience

• By observing other animals

What is required to identify different scents?

• Parental guidance

• Learned experience

• Inherited instinct

• Innate ability

Which of the following is a learned behavior in animals?

• Begging for food

• Hunting

• Flying

• Spinning a web

What is an example of a behavior that animals learn through experience?

• Sleeping

• Walking

• Finding food in the same spot

• Breathing