What is the primary way instincts are passed down in animals?

Animal Behavior: Instincts and Learning

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Through learning from other animals
Through trial and error
By genetic inheritance from parents
Via environmental influences
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Which of the following is an example of an instinctive behavior?
A dog learning to fetch
A beaver building a dam
A cat being trained to use a litter box
A parrot mimicking human speech
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How do instincts help animals immediately after birth?
By teaching them to hunt
By guiding them to find food
By helping them learn from their parents
By allowing them to communicate
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What triggers the instinct to fly in butterflies?
The presence of predators
The change from caterpillar to adult
The availability of food
The temperature of the environment
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What is the difference between instincts and reflexes?
Instincts are complex, reflexes are simple
Reflexes are voluntary, instincts are not
Reflexes are learned, instincts are inherited
Instincts are learned, reflexes are not
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How do song sparrows develop their singing abilities?
They are entirely instinctive
They learn from hearing other sparrows
They mimic other bird species
They are taught by their parents
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What role does learning play in the hunting behavior of foxes?
It is not necessary for hunting
It helps them refine their techniques
It is only used in captivity
It is entirely instinctive
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How do brown bears typically learn to catch salmon?
By following human instructions
Through trial and error
By observing other bears
By instinct alone
9.
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What is a key factor in the flexibility of learned behaviors in animals?
The animal's environment
The animal's intelligence
The animal's physical strength
The animal's instinctive drive
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Which of the following is an example of a learned behavior influenced by instincts in humans?
Keeping a pet
Riding a bike
Walking
Reading a book
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