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Which is an example of imprinting?A. salmon returning to the water in which they hatched to spawnB. a rat learning to press a lever to get foodC. a baby lion learning how to huntD. baby birds getting used to seeing objects above them
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Imprinting is a type of learning in which an animal gains its sense of species identification. It is a rapid learning process that takes place early in the life of a social animal and is a critical part of acceptance and recognition of members of its own kind. Show more…
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