As Part of a Science Project, You Hatched a Baby

question 118

Multiple Choice

As part of a science project, you hatched a baby duckling and are raising it.The duckling follows you even when other adult ducks are around.The duckling's behavior is an example of

• A)faulty learning.
• B)imprinting.
• C)a fixed-action pattern.
• D)attachment.

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