Question

Which of the following is/are true with regard to instinct and conditioning?

• A. Instinct and conditioning are types of behaviours.
• B. Conditioning is a learned behaviour but instinct is not.
• C. Reflex action is a conditioned response.
• D. Birds building nest is an example of conditioning.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A Instinct and conditioning are types of behaviours.
B Conditioning is a learned behaviour but instinct is not.

$\bullet$ Instincts, conditioning, imitation, and imprinting are types of behaviour shown by animals.
$\bullet$ Instincts need not be learned. They are present by birth. Whereas, conditioning is a learned behaviour in response to stimulus.
$\bullet$ Reflex action is an instinctual behaviour.
$\bullet$ Birds building nest is an example of instinctual behaviour as nobody teaches a bird to build its own nest.