Understanding Animal Behavior Quiz

Which of the following is an example of innate behavior in animals?

• A dog learning to sit on command

• A spider spinning a web

• A parrot mimicking human speech

• A cat using a litter box

What is the primary difference between innate and learned behavior?

• Innate behavior is acquired through experience, while learned behavior is genetic.

• Innate behavior is genetic, while learned behavior is acquired through experience.

• Both innate and learned behaviors are acquired through experience.

• Both innate and learned behaviors are genetic.

Which of the following behaviors is most likely a result of learning?

• A bird building a nest

• A fish swimming upstream

• A child riding a bicycle

• A bee performing a waggle dance

The theory of nature vs. nurture is concerned with which of the following?

• The role of genetics and environment in shaping behavior

• The impact of diet on animal health

• The influence of climate on animal migration

• The effect of predators on prey populations

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

• A newborn calf standing shortly after birth

• A dog salivating at the sound of a bell after conditioning

• A turtle burying its eggs in the sand

• A moth flying towards a light source

Which statement best describes the concept of "nurture" in the nature vs. nurture debate?

• Nurture refers to the genetic makeup of an individual.

• Nurture refers to the environmental influences on an individual.

• Nurture refers to the instinctual behaviors of an individual.

• Nurture refers to the physical characteristics of an individual.

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Which of the following is an example of a fixed action pattern?

• A dog fetching a ball

• A goose rolling an egg back to its nest

• A cat chasing a laser pointer

• A dolphin performing tricks for food

What is the primary focus of the study of animal behavior?

• Understanding the physical structure of animals

• Understanding the genetic makeup of animals

• Understanding how animals interact with their environment

• Understanding the nutritional needs of animals

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

• A dog barking at strangers

• A duckling following the first moving object it sees

• A cat scratching furniture

• A horse running in a field

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of "nature" in the nature vs. nurture debate?

• A child learning to read

• A bird migrating south for the winter

• A fish learning to avoid a net

• A dog being trained to sit

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