innate and learned animal behaviors

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What is the term for an animal’s response to its environment?

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Behavior

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What term describes an animal's dominant behavior to protect, defend, or get food?

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Aggression

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What is the term for the state in which animals sleep and slow body processes in harsh winters?

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Hibernation

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What is the process of teaching an animal to associate one stimulus with another called?

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Conditioning

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What type of behavior is an animal born with?

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Innate

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What is the difference between innate and learned behaviors?

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Innate behaviors are instinctual and present at birth, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience.

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What is an example of a learned behavior in animals?

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A dog learning to sit on command.

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What is the term for behaviors that are not instinctual and require experience to develop?

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Learned behaviors

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What is the role of aggression in animal behavior?

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Aggression helps animals protect their territory, secure food, and defend against threats.

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What is the significance of hibernation for animals?

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Hibernation allows animals to conserve energy and survive periods of food scarcity and harsh environmental conditions.