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What is a learned behavior?

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A learned behavior is a way of acting that is acquired through experience or practice, rather than being inherited.

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Give an example of a learned behavior.

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Playing a game like Uno is an example of a learned behavior.

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What is an inherited trait?

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An inherited trait is a characteristic or feature that is passed down from parents to their offspring through genes.

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Give an example of an inherited trait.

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Brown hair is an example of an inherited trait.

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What is instinct?

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Instinct is a natural behavior that an animal is born with, not learned through experience.

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Give an example of instinctive behavior.

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A baby crying is an example of instinctive behavior.

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What happens when a pig learns to come to the fence at feeding time?

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This behavior is an example of learned behavior, as the pig has learned to associate the time with being fed.

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How do learned behaviors differ from inherited traits?

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Learned behaviors are acquired through experience, while inherited traits are passed down genetically.

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What is the role of practice in learned behaviors?

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Practice helps reinforce learned behaviors, making them more automatic over time.

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Can animals exhibit both learned behaviors and inherited traits?

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Yes, animals can exhibit both learned behaviors and inherited traits.