AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Innate behavior is behavior that’s genetically hardwired in an organism and can be performed in response to a cue without prior experience. Reflex actions, such as the knee-jerk reflex tested by doctors and the sucking reflex of human infants, are very simple innate behaviors.

Detailed explanation-2: -Innate behaviors are instinctive. They are controlled by genes and always occur in the same way. Innate behaviors do not have to be learned or practiced. Innate behaviors generally involve basic life functions, so it’s important that they be performed correctly.

Detailed explanation-3: -Habituation, imprinting, classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and cognitive learning.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fixed Action Pattern (FAP) is a sequence of coordinated movements that are performed together as a “unit” without interruption. Each FAP is triggered by a unique stimulus variously known as a sign stimulus, a key stimulus, or a releaser. A praying mantis striking at prey is a typical example.

Detailed explanation-5: -Instinct, imprinting, conditioning, and imitation are the four types of animal behavior.