Inherited / Learned behaviors

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 playing fetch is an example of?

• inherited trait
• learned behavior 

Riding a bike

• inherited trait
• learned behavior 

Which of the following characteristics would be a learned behavior?

• a frog hides beneath the surface of a pond

• a rabbit stays very still when a dog approaches

• a dog chases squirrels and other small animals

• a parrot says “good morning”

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

• learned behavior 
• inherited trait
• adaptation 
• function

Characteristics passed from parents to their offspring.

• behavior
• learned trait
• inherited trait
• function

What is NOT an example of an inherited TRAIT?

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

Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? 
Cheetahs have a long tail.

• inherited trait
• learned behavior

What is an instinct?

• Characteristics passed from parents to offspring.
• A natural behavior that an organism inherits.
• A behavior that an organism obtains from experiences.

writing and drawing are both examples of....

• inherited traits

• learned behaviors