Question

Fish do not need to learn how to swim is an example of ________ behavior.

• A. Instinct
  
• B. Imprinting
• C. Imitation
• D. Both A and B
  

Answer 1

The correct option is A Instinct

• Instinct behaviors are innate abilities. They occur and are present from birth onward and are not learned behaviors. It is performed by all members of their species. They are typically a fixed action pattern (FAP) that occurs as a result of a specific stimulus. For example, spinning a web by a spider, nest building and other maternal activities, migration patterns of animals, social behavior in pack animals, swimming by fish, etc.
• Hence, fish do not need to learn how to swim is an example of instinct behavior.