Question

Explain the difference between instincts and complex behaviors.
1. Instincts are present from birth and do not need to be learned or improved. Complex behaviors are also present from birth but must be practiced and improved upon.
2. Instincts can occur in multiple different species. Complex behaviors are unique to one species only.
3. Instincts can be honed and improved upon. Complex behaviors, due to their difficulty, can never be improved on.
4. Instincts are common to all members of a species. Complex behaviors can only be done by certain elite members of a species.

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5. Instincts are innate and are typically automatic responses to specific stimuli, while complex behaviors are learned and require cognitive processing and decision-making.
6. Instincts are essential for survival and are typically universal within a species, while complex behaviors are often more specialized and may vary among individuals within a species.
7. Instincts are typically fixed and relatively rigid, while complex behaviors are more flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances.