AP BIOLOGY

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. Of course, some behaviors have both learned and innate elements.

Detailed explanation-2: -A learned behavior is a behavior that is not natural but rather developed through socialization. Most behaviors, besides basic animalistic instincts, are learned from somewhere or someone. For example, even going to the bathroom is a learned behavior.

Detailed explanation-3: -Learned behavior can result from any one of five different modalities: classical conditioning, operant conditioning, habituation, insight, and imprinting.

Detailed explanation-4: -Conditioning is a way of learning that involves a reward or punishment. Playing a sport is an example of a learned behavior.

Detailed explanation-5: -Learned behaviors include imprinting and habituation, conditioning, and, most powerfully, cognitive learning.