Instinct or Learned
Is building a nest instinct or learned?
Instinct
Learning that happens early in life is called:
Imprinting
What is migration?
Seasonal movement
What is courtship behavior used for?
Attracting mates
A dog learns to roll over for a treat. Type of behavior?
Learned (Conditioning)
A rat figuring out a maze is what type of learning?
Trial-and-error
Why do animals hibernate?
To conserve energy during Winter.
Give an example of courtship behavior:
dance, colors, sounds
What is the main difference between instinct and learned behavior?
Instinct = born with it; Learned = gained through experience
Learning through reward is called:
Conditioning
Name one defensive behavior:
Camouflage, playing dead, etc.
What is stimulus?
Something that causes a response.
Give one example of each: instinct AND learned behavior
Answers vary
Why is imprinting important for survival?
Helps young recognize parent for protection/food
Why is migration important?
Food, breeding, survival
Give an example of stimulus and response:
Light - insect moves toward it.
Spider web?
instinct
Conditioning
What is hibernation?
Winter inactivity
What is imprinting?
Early-life learning/attachment