Learned Behavior That Causes a Family of Baby Ducks to Follow

question 48

Multiple Choice

Learned behavior that causes a family of baby ducks to follow their mother is called

• A) imprinting.
• B) operant conditioning.
• C) insight learning.
• D) extinction.
• E) motivation.

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Definitions:

Vocal Cords

The folds of mucous membrane in the larynx that vibrate to produce sound and speech.

Spasmodic

Relating to or affected by spasms, sudden involuntary muscle contractions that can be painful or uncomfortable.

Posterior Thigh

Refers to the back part of the thigh, encompassing muscles such as the hamstrings.

Biceps Femoris

A muscle of the posterior thigh that is part of the hamstrings, involved in knee flexion and thigh extension.