AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements distinguishes an inherited behavior from a learned behavior
A
A learned behavior passes from the parent to offspring and is with the animal from birth while an inherited behavior is the result of direction observations or experiences.
B
An inherited behavior passes from the parent to offspring and is with the animal from birth while a learned behavior is the result of direct observation or experience.
C
Both learned and inherited behaviors pass from the parent to the offspring.
D
Both learned and inherited behaviors are the result of direct observation or experience.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Inherited Behaviors Behaviors that are passed from parent to offspring are called instincts. Many animals are born with instincts that help them survive.

Detailed explanation-2: -Innate behavior comes from an animal’s heredity. An animal’s instincts are examples of its innate behavior. For example, migrating birds use innate behavior to know when to begin their migration and the route that they should follow. Learned behavior comes from watching other animals and from life experiences.

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: -Some examples are, playing an instrument, playing sports, style, cooking.

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