Exercise
Comparing Instincts and Learned Behaviors
In this engaging exercise, students will explore the fascinating differences between instincts and learned behaviors by observing animals and completing interactive comparisons, enhancing their understanding of how nature and nurture shape actions in the animal kingdom and themselves. Dive into real-life examples and case studies to discover how these two mechanisms influence behavior across various species!
Questions
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An instinct is best defined as:
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Which of these is a learned behavior?
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A bird migrating south for winter without being taught is an example of:
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A dog avoiding an electric fence after getting shocked once is exhibiting:
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Which behavior is inherited rather than acquired?
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Why can instincts be passed on to future generations?
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A bear hunting salmon using a technique learned by watching its mother is:
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Salmon returning to their birthplace to spawn by sensing water chemistry is driven by:
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Which of the following is an example of an innate behavioral trait in humans?
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Can learned behaviors change an animal's genetic code?
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A duckling following the first moving object it sees after hatching is called:
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Which trait type includes both physical features and innate behavioral responses?