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What is the time during which an animal imprints?A. nurturing periodB. cognitive periodC. sensitive periodD. learning period
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Imprinting is a type of learning in which an animal, at a specific critical period of its life, forms a social bond and learns certain behaviors that are characteristic of its species. This behavior is usually permanent and sticks with the animal for the rest of Show more…
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