You and a Friend Are at the Hatching of Ducklings

question 218

Multiple Choice

You and a friend are at the hatching of ducklings.The ducklings first notice you and are now trying to follow you.Your friend says,"Don't worry,they'll get over it." Is your friend right or wrong?

• A) right, because imprinting is only temporary
• B) right, because the ducklings will learn that you can't feed them
• C) wrong, because they won't have other ducks to learn from
• D) wrong, because imprinting is irreversible

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