ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
INTRODUCTION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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a baby sucking
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a spider spinning a web
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a child playing the piano
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a bird building a nest
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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is: A cheetah hunting.
Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of innate behavior include: reflexes, taxis and kinesis, fixed action patterns and stereotypy, and circadian rhythms. Reflexes are automatic, rapid responses to a stimulus. Common reflexes include the knee jerk reflex, a newborn sucking reflex, and a cat arching when scratched.
Detailed explanation-3: -The only innate behaviors in humans are reflexes. A reflex is a response that always occurs when a certain stimulus is present. 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.
Detailed explanation-4: -Instinct, imprinting, conditioning, and imitation are the four types of animal behavior.