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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