Animal Behavior: Instinctive and Learned Behaviors Flashcard

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Instinctive or innate animal behavior

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These behaviors occur naturally in all members of a species when exposed to a certain stimulus.

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Which of the following is NOT a way that learned behaviors can be acquired by animals? Conditioning, Habituation, Instinct, Observation

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Instinct

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What is the main difference between learned and instinctive behaviors in animals?

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Learned behaviors can change with the environment, while instinctive behaviors do not have to be learned or practiced.

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Example of imprinting in animals.

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An animal attaching to or adopting another animal or object as a companion or parent.

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What body language might an animal display when it is scared?

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Stiff stance, shaking or trembling, avoiding eye contact, ears flat, and lowering body or tail to the ground

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Why is it important for handlers to interpret animal body language and behavior?

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To understand the animal’s mood and ensure safe handling

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What does it mean when an animal “gives in” to humans, according to the text?

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The animal is showing submission due to an instinct to protect itself.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the four categories of aggressive animals? Dominance, Fear aggression, Playful aggression, Territorial aggression

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Playful aggression

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What does "territorial aggression" in animals refer to?

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Protective nature of its environment, owner, offspring, or food

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Which type of aggression is considered the most serious situation involving animal aggression?

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Redirected aggression