Multiple choice

Which would BE an example of innate behavior?

  1. A monkey watching another use a rock as a tool to open food

  2. A dog learning to act on commands like "sit" and "Roll over"

  3. A bee stinging a predator to keep it away

  4. A small parakeet being able to identify colors like green
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Innate behaviors are instinctive actions that are genetically hardwired into an organism and performed without any prior learning or experience. A bee stinging a threat is an automatic defensive reflex, whereas using tools, responding to commands, and color-association tasks involve learning or cognitive development.

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