AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A behavior that has been developed from experience.
A
social
B
innate
C
learned
D
aggression
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In general, a learned behavior is one that an organism develops as a result of experience. Learned behaviors contrast with innate behaviors, which are genetically hardwired and can be performed without any prior experience or training.

Detailed explanation-2: -A learned behavior is something that you are taught or have learned to do. We do learn somethings from our parents but other things such as skateboarding we might learn by ourselves. Some examples are, playing an instrument, playing sports, style, cooking.

Detailed explanation-3: -This behavior is known as operant conditioning, which is a behavior learned through repeated practice to receive a reward or to avoid a punishment.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is a learned behavior? Learned behavior is one that is not innate, instinctive or “canalized” but rather is acquired through practice or a specific experience with an external event.

Detailed explanation-5: -Learning is a change in behavior or in potential behavior that occurs as a result of experience. Learning occurs most rapidly on a schedule of continuous reinforcement.

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