Inherited vs Acquired Behavior Quiz
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Which term is synonymous with 'inherited behavior'?

  • Acquired behavior
  • Learned behavior
  • Native behavior
  • Innate behavior (correct)
  • What is a characteristic of instinctive behavior?

  • Dependent on the social environment of the individual
  • Occurs universally in all members of a given species (correct)
  • Primarily influenced by learned experiences
  • Varies greatly among individuals of the same species
  • Which example best illustrates instinctive behavior?

  • Female rabbit plucks fur for building maternal nest
  • Cats burying their feces after defecation
  • Food hoarding in rats living in cages
  • Rats being afraid of cats (correct)
  • What is a defining characteristic of inherited behavior?

    <p>Determined by genetic factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which behavior is considered unlearned and passed from generation to generation?

    <p>Instinctive behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

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