The Formation of an Attachment by an Animal to an Object

question 139

Multiple Choice

The formation of an attachment by an animal to an object or animal during a sensitive period in development is known as:

• A)maternal attachment.
• B)chemoaffinity.
• C)imprinting.
• D)the critical period.

---

Definitions:

Emotional Changes

Variations in an individual's emotional state or response patterns, which can be due to various factors such as stress, hormonal changes, or psychological conditions.

Beta Amyloid

A naturally occurring protein in the brain, known to play a critical role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease when it accumulates abnormally.

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive neurodegenerative disorder that is the most common cause of dementia, characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes.

Plaques

Deposits of a protein fragment called beta-amyloid that build up in the spaces between nerve cells, often found in the brains of individuals with Alzheimer's disease.