A Newly Hatched Duck Adopts the Most Frequently Encountered Animal

question 38

Multiple Choice

A newly hatched duck adopts the most frequently encountered animal or object it sees during a sensitive period as its mother. This is an example of

• A) operant conditioning.
• B) insight learning.
• C) habituation.
• D) trial-and-error learning.
• E) imprinting.

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Total Utility

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The policy or process by which income is reallocated among individuals or groups in a society to reduce inequality.

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A level of income considered sufficient to provide for the basic living expenses of an individual or family.

Income Redistribution

The transfer of income from certain individuals or groups to others through mechanisms such as taxation, social security, or public spending, aimed at reducing inequality.