Based on Research on Imprinting, a Newly Hatched Duck Is

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Multiple Choice

Based on research on imprinting, a newly hatched duck is most likely to innately become attached to

• A) its biological mother, even if the mother is not present.
• B) its biological mother, but only if she remains perfectly still.
• C) a human, but only if that person moves around.
• D) a human, but only if that person stays perfectly still.

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Definitions:

Kinesthetic Senses

The sense of body position and movement, including sense of muscle tension, balance, and body position in space.

Body Position

Refers to the posture or arrangement of the body parts in relation to one another, significant in various health and physical activities.

Taste Receptors

Specialized sensory cells located on the tongue that enable the perception of taste, including sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami.

Papillae

Small bumps found on the surface of the tongue, containing taste buds that allow for the sensation of taste.