Innate Behaviour Flashcards
What is innate behavior?
Innate behavior is a type of behavior that is genetically hardwired and does not require learning or experience.
True or False: Innate behaviors can be modified through experience.
False
Fill in the blank: Innate behaviors are often referred to as __________ behaviors.
instinctive
What are fixed action patterns?
Fixed action patterns are sequences of innate behaviors that are triggered by specific stimuli.
Which of the following is an example of innate behavior? A) Learning to navigate a maze B) Nest building in birds C) Solving a puzzle
B) Nest building in birds
What role does genetics play in innate behavior?
Genetics determine the predisposition for certain innate behaviors.
True or False: All animals exhibit some form of innate behavior.
True
What is the term for behaviors that are learned from the environment?
Learned behaviors
Name one advantage of innate behavior.
Innate behavior allows for quick responses to environmental stimuli without prior experience.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT an innate behavior? A) Migration B) Grooming C) Playing with toys
C) Playing with toys
What is the difference between innate and learned behavior?
Innate behavior is genetically programmed, while learned behavior is acquired through experience.
Fill in the blank: __________ are environmental triggers that activate innate behaviors.
Releasers
Give an example of an innate behavior in insects.
Honeybees performing the waggle dance to communicate the location of food.
True or False: Innate behaviors can vary significantly between different species.
True
What is a key characteristic of innate behavior?
It is performed consistently and predictably across individuals of the same species.
