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What is behavior? Jane Goodall
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There are two basic types of behavior: Innate (think instinct) Learned What is an innate behavior? What is a learned behavior? Which one is this:
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instincts examples of instincts
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Examples of Innate Behaviors Migration Taxis Hibernation Estivation
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Learned behaviors A behavior that an animal acquires during its lifetime Chimpanzee using a tool Little baby Albert
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Types of Learned Behaviors 1. Imprinting- when an animal forms a social attachment to another object. 2. Conditioning -response to a stimulus learned by association with a specific action (example: bell rings?) 3. Trial and Error 4. Habituation- stop responding to a stimulus (ex. Strong odors?)
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Social Behaviors Behaviors that are in response to other animals Examples -territorial -courtship -communication
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Territorial Antagonistic behavior to defend space Examples frilled lizard Meerkat vs. Puff Adder
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Courtship Behavior to attract a mate Examples: Ostrich alligator
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Communication Dance Pheromones/odors Herring http://www.pbs.org /wgbh/nova/bees/d ancesdire.html
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