ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
INTRODUCTION
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Being able to open your locker and memorizing the combination.
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Blinking or sneezing when you come out into a bright light
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Scratching mosquito bites
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Gagging when something is placed at the back of your mouth
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Detailed explanation-1: -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-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: -For example, a human infant will grasp an object, such as a finger, that is placed in its palm. The infant has no control over this reaction because it is innate. Other than reflexes such as this, human behaviors are learned–or at least influenced by experience-rather than being innate.
Detailed explanation-4: -This behavior is known as operant conditioning, which is a behavior learned through repeated practice to receive a reward or to avoid a punishment.