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Date November 2017 Marks available 6 Reference code 17N.3.HL.TZ0.08
Level Higher level Paper Paper 3 Time zone TZ0 / no time zone
Command term Outline Question number 08 Adapted from N/A

Question

Outline innate and learned behaviour.

Markscheme

innate behaviour : [3 max]

a. inherited «from parents»/controlled by genes

b. develops independently of environment

    OR

    not modified by experience/learning

c. species specific/shared by all members of species

d. developed by natural selection/increases chance of survival/reproduction

e. valid example of innate behaviour

Only mark the first example if more provided

learned behaviour : [3 max]

f. develops as a result of experience/environmental stimulus

g. is a process of gaining new knowledge or skills

h. not inherited «from parents»

    OR

    not controlled by genes

i. may or may not increase chance of survival and reproduction

j. valid example of learned behaviour

Only mark the first example if more provided

[Max 6 Marks]

Examiners report

[N/A]

Syllabus sections

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

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