A Duckling Hatches Next to a Small Puppy

question 384

Multiple Choice

A duckling hatches next to a small puppy. Since the puppy is the first thing seen by the duckling, it follows the puppy everywhere and seems to assume that the puppy is its mother. This is an example of ________.

• A) socialization
• B) attachment
• C) imprinting
• D) classical conditioning

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