Question

birds migrating, cats chasing prey, sea turtles moving toward the ocean immediately after birth, and a joey (baby kangaroo) moving to its mothers pouch immediately after birth are all examples of _____.
a instincts
b conditioning
c learning
d reflexes

Explanation:

Instincts are innate behaviors that are genetically programmed and do not require learning. Birds migrating, cats chasing prey, sea turtles moving toward the ocean after birth, and a joey moving to its mother's pouch are all natural, unlearned behaviors. Conditioning (B) involves learning through association. Learning (C) implies acquiring knowledge or skills through experience. Reflexes (D) are simple, automatic responses to stimuli (e.g., knee - jerk reflex), while the examples given are more complex innate behaviors.

Answer:

A. instincts