Question

Which one of the following describes the “innate behavior” of an animal?

• A. A behavior that is triggered due to the change in environment.
• B. A behavior that is trained by the parents.
• C. A behavior that is determined by heredity.
• D. A behavior that is learnt by “hit and trial” approach.

Hint:

Innate behaviors are instinctive and hereditary (e.g., web building in spiders, nest building in birds). Learned behaviors arise from experience (training, conditioning).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Definition of innate behavior.
- Innate behavior is genetically programmed and present at birth.
- It does not require prior experience or learning. Step 2: Evaluate options.
- (A) Triggered by environment = can describe reflexes, but not fully correct.
- (B) Trained by parents = learned behavior.
- (C) Determined by heredity = correct definition of innate behavior.
- (D) Learned by hit and trial = learned behavior (operant conditioning).
Therefore, innate behavior is a behavior determined by heredity.