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Date May 2010 Marks available 3 Reference code 10M.3.SL.TZ2.15
Level Standard level Paper Paper 3 Time zone Time zone 2
Command term Distinguish Question number 15 Adapted from N/A

Question

Distinguish, using examples, between innate behaviour and learned behaviour.

[3]
a.

Using two examples, discuss how the process of learning can improve survival.

[2]
b.

Markscheme

learned behaviour occurs as a result of experience (while innate is independent of environment);
innate behaviour is controlled by genes/inherited (while learned is not inherited);
correct example of both;

a.

name of animal, how they learn and advantages for survival;
name of another animal, how they learn and advantages for survival;
e.g. grizzly bears by operant conditioning/practise how to catch salmon providing needed food supply;
goslings learn who their mother is/imprinting, avoid predators by staying near mother;

b.

Examiners report

N/A

a.

Connecting the learning to survival seemed difficult for some. It seemed that everyone knew about the hedgehogs crossing the roads.

b.

Syllabus sections

Option A: Neurobiology and behaviour » Option A: Neurobiology and behaviour (Additional higher level topics) » A.4 Innate and learned behaviour
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