What is learning?

Describe the difference between an innate behavior and a learned behavior.

An innate behavior occurs naturally as a result of inborn automatic processes. An innate behavior is something that requires no experience to perform but can be improved in efficiency or skill through practice. A learned behavior is something that a subject has learned as a result of one's own experience.

Emotional responses are innate behaviors that are not influenced by the environment.

False

Which of the following accurately describes reflexive behavior?

Reflexive behavior happens without conscious thought.

What is the outcome when an innate behavior is repeated and practiced?

The behavior becomes more skillful.

What does it mean when someone says that knowledge cannot be assessed or measured without demonstration? How does this relate to academics?

This statement means that an individual cannot know what someone has learned or the amount of knowledge that one has until it is shown. Someone may learn something but others will never know they have learned it until it demonstrated. This relates to academics in that one reason students have assignments and tests is so that others understand what it is they actually have learned. Without assignments, discussions, or tests the teachers cannot know how far one has advanced in their knowledge.

It is possible for learning to occur without repetition or rehearsal of the learning.

True

The effects of fatigue are not classified as learning because they __________.

are not permanent effects

Which of the following is not an example of a learned behavior?

being able to smile

Which of the following would not be classified as innate behavior?

learning to ride a bike at the age of 5

All of the following demonstrate ways that learning is tied to experience except __________.

physiological changes