BIO 182 Chapter Notes - Chapter 45.1-45.3: Learning, Fixed Action Pattern, Operant Conditioning
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Influenced by genetic make-up as well as environment. Learned behaviors influenced by experiences and environment. Behaviors are generally on a spectrum between innate and learned because they are often influenced by both genes and experiences. Displays behaviors specific to species: stereotyped, useful in reproduction so the chosen mate is of the same specie. Fixed action pattern a sequence of actions that is always completed once triggered: geese will bring any egg-like object back into its nest and the motion cannot be stopped once it is started. Key stimulus stimulus that initiates the fixed action pattern. Hormones create a larger effect than single neurons can. Learning changes in behavior caused by past experiences. Main categories: non-associative learning doesn"t result in a reward or punishment. Habituation having a less severe response or not responding to a stimuli after it has been received several times. Living by an airport will keep you up at night until you become use to the noise.
