Learnt Behaviour Flashcards
What is learned behavior in animals?
Behavior that is acquired through experience or observation rather than being innate.
True or False: All animal behaviors are instinctual and not learned.
False
Fill in the blank: __________ is a type of learning where an animal associates a specific stimulus with a consequence.
Operant conditioning
What is the difference between classical conditioning and operant conditioning?
Classical conditioning involves associating a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus, while operant conditioning involves learning through rewards and punishments.
Which animal is commonly used in studies of operant conditioning?
Rats
What is the term for learning that occurs through observing the actions of others?
Social learning
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of learned behavior? A) Nest building in birds B) Migration C) Tool use in primates D) Hibernation
C) Tool use in primates
True or False: Animals can learn behaviors at any stage of their life.
True
What is ‘imprinting’ in the context of animal behavior?
A rapid form of learning that occurs during a critical period, often seen in birds.
Fill in the blank: __________ is the process by which an animal learns to perform a behavior in response to a specific stimulus.
Conditioning
What role does reinforcement play in learned behaviors?
Reinforcement increases the likelihood that a behavior will be repeated.
Short Answer: Name one factor that can influence the learning capabilities of an animal.
Age, environment, or species.
Multiple Choice: Which type of learning involves trial and error? A) Classical conditioning B) Operant conditioning C) Observational learning D) Imprinting
B) Operant conditioning
True or False: Learned behaviors can be unlearned.
True
What is the significance of learned behaviors in the survival of animals?
They allow animals to adapt to their environment and improve their chances of survival.
