Inherited Traits/Instincts vs. Learned Behaviors

a squirrel comes inside a person’s house to get a cookie

• inherited trait

• instinct (inherited behavior)

• learned behavior

a student teaches a dog to sit

• inherited trait

• instinct (inherited behavior)

• learned behavior

a parrot says, “Good Morning!” when someone enters the pet store

• inherited trait

• instinct (inherited behavior)

• learned behavior

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a seal balances a ball on its nose

• inherited trait

• instinct (inherited behavior)

• learned behavior

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a monkey holds out his hand for food when people walk by

• inherited trait

• instinct (inherited behavior)

• learned behavior

a seagull follows a fishing boat to get its food

• inherited trait

• instinct (inherited behavior)

• learned behavior

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a dolphin jumps out of the water when a whistle blows

• inherited trait

• instinct (inherited behavior)

• learned behavior

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a dog barks when the doorbell rings

• inherited trait

• instinct (inherited behavior)

• learned behavior

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a mouse runs through a maze to find a piece of cheese

• inherited trait

• instinct (inherited behavior)

• learned behavior

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birds fly in V-shaped formations as a group

• inherited trait

• instinct (inherited behavior)

• learned behavior