Question

which behavior was most likely inherited rather than learned?
a student writing his name on a piece of paper
a dog begging for food at the dinner table
a chimpanzee using a stick as a digging tool
a camel seeking shelter from the hot sun

Explanation:

• A student writing his name is a learned skill.
• A dog begging for food is likely a learned behavior (e.g., from being rewarded).
• A chimpanzee using a stick as a tool is often a learned behavior (through observation or trial - and - error).
• A camel seeking shelter from the hot sun is an instinctive (inherited) behavior related to survival in its environment.

Answer:

a camel seeking shelter from the hot sun