AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not an innate (instinctive) behavior?
A
Communication
B
Migration
C
Mating
D
Insight learning
Explanation: 

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: -Instinct, imprinting, conditioning, and imitation are the four types of animal behavior.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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