instinct vs learned behavior

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What is instinct?

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Instinct is a behavior that is innate or automatic, not learned, and is often essential for survival.

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What is learned behavior?

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Learned behavior is a behavior that is acquired through observation, experience, or teaching.

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How do animals gather information to guide their actions?

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Animals gather information through their senses, which is then processed and stored as memories.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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Give an example of learned behavior.

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A monkey using a stick to get ants out of a hole is an example of learned behavior.

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What is an example of instinctive behavior?

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Squirrels gathering nuts in the fall is an example of instinctive behavior.

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What does it mean when a behavior is described as 'taught'?

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When a behavior is described as 'taught', it means that it is learned through instruction or experience, not something the animal is born knowing.

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What are behaviors acquired through observation called?

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Behaviors acquired through observation are called learned behaviors.

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Can instincts change over time?

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Instincts are generally fixed and do not change over time, as they are hardwired into an organism.

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What role do memories play in learned behaviors?

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Memories help guide actions by recalling past experiences and learned information.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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Is instinct a conscious decision?

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No, instinct is not a conscious decision; it is an automatic response to certain stimuli.