In Lorenz's View, Imprinting Needs to Take Place at a Certain

question 140

Multiple Choice

In Lorenz's view, imprinting needs to take place at a certain, very early time in the life of the animal, or else it will not take place. This period of time is called the

• A) receptive period.
• B) sensitive period.
• C) critical period.
• D) bonding period.

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Definitions:

Bridge

A structure built to span physical obstacles without closing the way underneath, such as a body of water, valley, or road, for the purpose of providing passage.

Erection

The process by which erectile tissue fills with blood and becomes firm, typically in response to sexual arousal.

Spinal Reflex

An automatic response controlled by the spinal cord without conscious brain involvement.

Sympathetic Nervous System

The sympathetic nervous system is a part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by accelerating the heart rate, constricting blood vessels, and raising blood pressure.