Inherited & Learned Traits

Characteristics passed from parents to their offspring.

• behavior
• learned trait
• inherited trait
• function

A behavior that is developed by observing others or by being taught is a 

• learned behavior 
• inherited trait
• adaptation 
• function

What is NOT an example of an inherited TRAIT?

• eye color
• tongue rolling
• height
• speaking a language

Which characteristic would most likely be inherited by a baby?

• brown hair
• crying a lot
• ability to jump high
• his ability to talk

A dog rolls over and receives a treat. The dog rolls over again. This is an example of...

• learned behavior
• adaptive behavior
• inherited behavior
• instinctive behavior

The following are inherited traits of humans EXCEPT...

• long hair
• blue eyes
• long eyelashes
• small dimples

Which best explains why a child may look like his father, but is not able to play basketball as well as him?

• Physical characteristics are inherited, but the ability to shoot a basketball is not.
• The ability to shoot a basketball is inherited, but physical characteristics are not.
• The child chooses to look like his father, but he does not choose to play basketball.
• He hates playing basketball so he doesn't care if his dad can play.

A dog playing fetch is an example of?

• inherited trait
• learned behavior 

Having blue eyes like mom

• learned behavior
• inherited trait 

Riding a bike

• inherited trait
• learned behavior