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A form of learning in which an animal forms a strong attachment to a moving object (usually its parent) within a few hours of birth is (a) classical conditioning (b) operant conditioning (c) imprinting (d) insight learning (e) parental investment

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   A form of learning in which an animal forms a strong attachment to a moving object (usually its parent) within a few hours of birth is (a) classical conditioning (b) operant conditioning (c) imprinting (d) insight learning
(e) parental investment

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Eldra P. Solomon,… 10th Edition

Chapter 52, Problem 3

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Imprinting

Imprinting is a rapid and irreversible process of learning that occurs during a critical period shortly after birth. It involves the formation of strong attachments, typically to a moving object or the parent, and plays a key role in the survival and development of many animal species.

Critical Period

A critical period is a specific window of time early in an animal's life during which certain types of learning, such as imprinting, occur most effectively. Outside of this timeframe, the ability to form these particular associations may be significantly diminished.

Animal Learning

Animal learning encompasses the various processes through which animals acquire new behaviors and adapt to their environment. This includes mechanisms such as imprinting, classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and insight learning, each demonstrating different methods by which behavior can be modified or acquired.

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