Instincts Versus Learned Behaviors in Animals

Mr. Pearson explains the differences between instinct and learned behavior in animals. Instincts are innate behaviors animals are born with, such as migration, hibernation, and web-spinning. Learned behaviors require teaching and observation, like a dog learning tricks or bear cubs catching salmon. The video includes a quiz to differentiate between instinct and learned behavior, followed by a review of key concepts.

What is the primary difference between instinct and learned behavior?

• Instincts and learned behaviors are the same.

• Instincts are only found in humans, while learned behaviors are only in animals.

• Instincts are innate, while learned behaviors are acquired through teaching.

• Instincts are taught by parents, while learned behaviors are innate.

Which of the following is an example of an instinct?

• A spider spinning a web.

• A child learning to read.

• A dog learning to fetch a ball.

• A monkey using a stick to get food.

Why do animals migrate according to the lesson?

• They are forced by humans.

• They follow other animals.

• They are taught by their parents.

• It is an instinctual behavior.

Which behavior is considered a learned behavior?

• A caterpillar spinning a cocoon.

• A bear cub catching salmon.

• A bird building a nest.

• A beaver building a dam.

How do lion cubs learn to hunt?

• By instinctively knowing how to hunt.

• By watching and learning from their mothers.

• By trial and error on their own.

• By reading animal behavior books.

What is a learned behavior in raccoons?

• Migrating to warmer areas.

• Hibernating during winter.

• Spinning a web.

• Opening a trash can.

Which of the following is NOT a learned behavior?

• A spider spinning a web.

• A bird following a fishing boat.

• A baby elephant mimicking sounds.

• A monkey using a stick to get ants.

What is the purpose of the quiz in the lesson?

• To understand animal communication.

• To learn about animal diets.

• To differentiate between instinct and learned behavior.

• To test knowledge on animal habitats.

Which behavior is an example of an instinct?

• A dog learning to sit on command.

• A bird migrating south for the winter.

• A child learning to ride a bike.

• A monkey using a tool to get food.

What is a key characteristic of learned behaviors?

• They are only found in mammals.

• They are acquired through observation and teaching.

• They are the same as instincts.

• They are innate and require no teaching.