After Hatching, a Graylag Goose Follows the First Moving Object

question 46

Multiple Choice

After hatching, a graylag goose follows the first moving object it sees, for example, a person. Later, at sexual maturity, the goose shows no interest in conspecifics (other graylag geese) . This case would be an example of:

• A) instinct
• B) social learning
• C) imprinting
• D) reward

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