Student Behavior

Which is an example of a learned behavior?

• Blue eyes

• Having freckles

• Speaking English

Jumping when you hear a loud noise is an example of

• a learned behavior

• an instinct

A dog owner feeds his new dog in its sleeping crate.  Soon the dog runs to its crate when it is hungry.  This behavior is an example of

• inherited behavior

• learned behavior

• instinct

• migration pattern

Which of the following is an example of a learned behavior?

• A turtle laying its eggs on the beach

• A dog retrieving a stick for its owner

• A bird migrating south for the winter

• A baby chick cracking open its shell

Which of the following is an example of a learned behavior in animals?

• A dog salivating at the sound of a bell

• A cat purring when content

• A bird building a nest

• A fish swimming upstream

What is the primary difference between innate and learned behaviors?

• Innate behaviors are genetically hardwired, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience.

• Innate behaviors are acquired through experience, while learned behaviors are genetically hardwired.

• Innate behaviors are always beneficial, while learned behaviors are not.

• Innate behaviors are only found in mammals, while learned behaviors are found in all animals.

Which scientific experiment can be used to study learned behavior in humans?

• Pavlov's dog experiment

• Skinner's box experiment

• Mendel's pea plant experiment

• Newton's apple experiment

In the context of animal behavior, what does the term 'habituation' refer to?

• The process of becoming accustomed to a stimulus after repeated exposure

• The process of learning a new skill through observation

• The process of migrating to a new habitat

• The process of imprinting on a parent figure

Which of the following is an example of imprinting in animals?

• A duckling following the first moving object it sees

• A dog learning to sit on command

• A cat using a litter box

• A horse running in a herd

How does classical conditioning differ from operant conditioning?

• Classical conditioning involves associating an involuntary response with a stimulus, while operant conditioning involves associating a voluntary behavior with a consequence.

• Classical conditioning involves associating a voluntary behavior with a consequence, while operant conditioning involves associating an involuntary response with a stimulus.

• Classical conditioning is only applicable to animals, while operant conditioning is only applicable to humans.

• Classical conditioning is a form of learned behavior, while operant conditioning is a form of innate behavior.