Innate Behaviors Quiz

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Which of the following is a characteristic of instincts?

They are triggered by a broader range of events
They are learned behaviors
They involve specific body parts (correct)
They involve higher brain centers

What is the difference between instincts and reflexes?

Instincts involve specific body parts, while reflexes involve higher brain centers
Instincts and reflexes are the same thing
Instincts are more complex than reflexes (correct)
Instincts are triggered by a broader range of events, while reflexes involve specific stimuli

Which of the following is a type of learning mentioned in the text?

Habituation
Neither habituation nor sensitization
Sensitization
Both habituation and sensitization (correct)

What is learning?

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What do simple associations provide in learning?

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Instincts

Innate, complex patterns of behavior involving specific body parts, triggered by specific stimuli.

Instincts vs. Reflexes

More complex, innate behaviors (instincts) differ from simple, automatic responses (reflexes).

Learning

A relatively permanent change in behavior or knowledge that results from experience.

Habituation and Sensitization

Habituation is decreased responsiveness to a stimulus after repeated exposure. Sensitization is increased responsiveness to a stimulus after repeated exposure.

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