Question

S1: Reflexes are categorised under 'X'.
S2: Response shown by students to school bell ringing at different times is an example of 'Y'.
S3: New skills can be learned by 'Z'.
X, Y and Z are types of animal behaviours. Identify them.

• A. X- Instincts, Y- Conditioning, Z-Imitation
• B. X- Imprinting, Y- Instincts, Z- Conditioning
• C. X- Imitation, Y- Instincts, Z- Conditioning
• D. X- Imprinting, Y- Conditioning, Z- Instincts

Answer 1

The correct option is A X- Instincts, Y- Conditioning, Z-Imitation

$\bullet$ Instinct is a type of behaviour which need not be learned. Reflexes are inborn. So, it is categorised under instincts. Jerking hand on touching hot object is an example of reflexes.
$\bullet$ Different reactions shown by students to bell ringing at different times is due to previous experiance with it. This type of behaviour is called conditioning.
$\bullet$ Imitation is copying the behaviour of others. This helps people in learning new skills like work, sports, etc.