development of behaviour Flashcards
1
Q
what is a innate behaviour?
A
a behaviour that is “hard wired” into the animal that requires no practice
2
Q
what is learned behaviour?
A
a behaviour that is learned and practised over time
3
Q
give an example of some innate behaviours seen in animals
A
- moths attracted to light
- newborn mammals suckling
4
Q
what is trial and error learning?
A
where an animal learns through doing something and assessing the outcome (negative outcome - less likely to repeat)
5
Q
what is observational learning?
A
animals learning by watching members of their species peform certain activities
