Behavior Facts
Something that triggers a behavior is called a ______.
What is: A Stimulus
True or False: Innate Behavior is the behaviors that are controlled by genes with little or no environmental influence.
What is: True
True or False: Learned behavior is the actions and behavior that organisms develop as a result of experience.
What is: True
Teaching a dog to roll over, sit, paw, etc. is considered __________ behavior.
What is: Learned
James trains his dog how to sit and roll over. Weeks later, the dog has 5 puppies. How many puppies are likely to be born knowing how to sit and roll over?
What is: 0 puppies will be born already knowing how to sit or roll over.
This is because training a dog is considered learned behavior, therefore the puppy will have to be taught how to do the tricks.
The ability of an organism to perform a behavior the first time it is exposed to the proper stimulus is referred to as its’ _______.
What is: Instinct
Innate behaviors do not need to be ________ or _________.
What are: Learned or Practiced
The form of learning in which an organism stops responding to the stimulus after being exposed to it for a period of time is called _________.
What is: Habituation
The language one speaks is considered a _______ behavior.
What is: Learned
Brady and Shawn are arguing about whether reading a book is a behavior that is learned or innate. Shawn believes that this is a learned behavior, while Brady believes it is innate. Who is correct?
Who is: Shawn
This is because reading is a skill in which we need to be taught, therefore reading a book is considered a learned behavior.
A rapid motor response to a sensory stimulus is called a _______.
What is: A Reflex
The only true innate behaviors in humans are called _______ ________.
What are: Reflex Behaviors
The learning process in which a developing organism follows the behavioral patterns of its mother is called _________.
What is: Imprinting
Reflexes are an example of _______ behavior.
What is: Innate
Alex and Josh love listening to rock music. Is their love for this type of music a learned behavior or innate behavior?
What is: Learned Behavior
This is because after listening to and experiencing rock music, they both learned that they loved that genre of music. They were not born knowing what rock music was, making this a learned behavior.
The two types of behaviors are _________ __________ and _________ _________.
What are: Innate Behavior and Learned Behavior
Innate behaviors are also called ________ behaviors.
What is: Instinctive
A way of learning that involves a punishment or reward is called ________.
What is: Conditioning
Behaviors that are inherited are considered ________ behaviors.
What is: Innate
Jacob begins yelling at another student across the classroom. Is his choice of language developed innately or has this been learned?
What is: Learned
Jacob was not born knowing the words he uses. At some point in his life, he was taught to use them, making his use of language a Learned Behavior.
A ______ _______ _______ is a predictable series of actions triggered by a stimulus.
What is: Fixed Action Pattern
Animals that ________ use innate behavior to know where to begin their migration.
What is: Migrate
True or False: Behavior can only be learned by being taught and educated by parents.
What is: False
Playing instruments or sports are examples of ________ ________.
What are: Learned Behaviors
A ball is thrown at Tristan. He immediately reacts by reaching his hands out to catch it. Is his response a learned behavior or an innate behavior?
What is: Innate Behavior
The quick action of putting his hands out to catch the ball is Tristan’s reflex to avoid getting hit, therefore this is Innate Behavior.