If Imprinting Occurred in Humans in the Same Manner That

question 40

Multiple Choice

If imprinting occurred in humans in the same manner that it does in geese,which statement would be true?

• A) Human parents would essentially ignore their babies and wait for the baby to initiate interaction.
• B) Human babies would form multiple attachments because they have multiple caregivers.
• C) Over several weeks,human babies would gradually develop an attachment to their primary caregiver.
• D) Human babies would become permanently attached to whoever delivered them,as that person would be the first person they saw.

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Definitions:

Attention

The cognitive process of selectively concentrating on a discrete aspect of information, whether deemed subjective or objective, while ignoring other perceivable information.

Retention

The ability to keep, hold, or maintain something in the mind over time, especially information and memories.

Latent Learning

Learning that occurs without obvious reinforcement and is not demonstrated until there is motivation to do so.

Unreinforced Learning

Learning that occurs without any specific feedback or reinforcement for responses or behaviors.