Ontogenyย refers to the development of an individual organismโsย behaviorย as a result of their unique experiences and interactions with the environment over their lifetime. Ontogeny focuses on learning andย behavioralย changes that occur due to environmental influences, shapingShapingย is defined as a systematic process in which success... More how an organism responds to future situations.
Example
A child who learns to ride a bicycle through practice and trial-and-error is undergoing behavioralย changes through ontogeny. As they interact with the environment (balancing, steering, and pedaling), their ability to ride a bicycle improves, reflecting the learning that results from their experiences.