Imprinting Must Occur During a Specific Time Period for It

question 118

Multiple Choice

Imprinting must occur during a specific time period for it to develop at all, as demonstrated by Konrad Lorenz with the geese. What is the term for this time period?

• A) the critical period
• B) the learning period
• C) the sensitive period
• D) the maturational period

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to help individuals overcome phobias and anxiety disorders by gradually exposing them to the stimulus in a controlled manner.

Anxiety-provoking Situations

Circumstances or events that induce a state of anxiety or distress in an individual.

Behavioral Contracting

A therapy technique where an agreement is made between two parties to promote a change in behavior.

Operant Conditioning

Operant conditioning is a method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, encouraging the occurrence of desired behaviors.