Innate and Learned Behaviors in Animals

The video explores the differences between innate and learned behaviors, using examples like taxis, kinesis, and Pavlov's dogs. It explains how innate behaviors are genetically programmed, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience. The video also discusses birdsong as a mix of both innate and learned behaviors, highlighting the lyrebird's ability to mimic sounds.

What is the primary difference between innate and learned behaviors?

• Innate behaviors are acquired through experience, while learned behaviors are genetic.

• Both innate and learned behaviors are genetic.

• Innate behaviors are genetic, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience.

• Both innate and learned behaviors are acquired through experience.

Which of the following is an example of an innate behavior?

• Crying

• Riding a bicycle

• Cooking a meal

• Learning a new language

What is Taxis in the context of innate behaviors?

• A random movement in response to a stimulus

• A movement towards or away from a directional stimulus

• A learned behavior in response to a stimulus

• A genetic mutation

How does Kinesis differ from Taxis?

• Both Kinesis and Taxis are directional.

• Kinesis is directional, while Taxis is non-directional.

• Both Kinesis and Taxis are non-directional.

• Kinesis is non-directional, while Taxis is directional.

What was the unconditioned stimulus in Pavlov's experiment with dogs?

• The presence of a light

• The sight or taste of meat

• The sight of the experimenter

• The sound of a bell

In Pavlov's experiment, what did the dogs learn to associate with food?

• The sight of the experimenter

• The sound of a bell

• The presence of a light

• The smell of flowers

What is the conditioned response in Pavlov's experiment?

• Barking at the sound of a bell

• Salivating at the sight of meat

• Salivating at the sound of a bell

• Ignoring the sound of a bell

How do birds' songs demonstrate both innate and learned behaviors?

• Birds cannot learn new songs after birth.

• Birds have a genetic song but can expand it by learning from others.

• Birds learn songs only from their parents.

• Birds are born with the ability to sing complex songs.

What is unique about the Lyrebird's ability to mimic sounds?

• It can only mimic other birds.

• It can mimic a wide range of sounds, including human-made noises.

• It cannot mimic any sounds.

• It can only mimic sounds it hears in the wild.

Why might a bird's song be simpler if it is raised in isolation?

• It lacks the genetic ability to sing complex songs.

• It has no exposure to other birds to learn from.

• It prefers to sing simple songs.

• It is not interested in singing.