instinct vs learned behavior

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What is instinct?

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Instinct is a behavior that is innate or natural, not learned. It is something that animals are born knowing how to do.

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What is learned behavior?

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Learned behavior is a behavior that is acquired through experience or teaching, rather than being innate.

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Give an example of an instinctive behavior.

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An example of instinctive behavior is a spider spinning a web.

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Give an example of a learned behavior.

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An example of a learned behavior is a dog catching a frisbee.

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What helps organisms learn certain behaviors?

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Organisms learn certain behaviors based on their experiences.

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How is learned behavior different from instinct?

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Learned behavior is taught or acquired, while instinct is something an organism is born with.

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Can both instinctual and learned behaviors help animals survive?

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Yes, both instinctual and learned behaviors can help animals survive.

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What is an example of a behavior that is both instinctual and learned?

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An example is a bird learning to find food; it may have an instinct to search for food but learns specific techniques from its parents.

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What role do parents play in learned behaviors?

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Parents can teach their young certain behaviors, influencing their learning process.

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What is an innate behavior?

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An innate behavior is a behavior that an organism is born with, such as reflexes.