As Part of a Science Project,you Hatched a Baby Duckling

question 128

Multiple Choice

As part of a science project,you hatched a baby duckling and are raising it.The duckling follows you even when other adult ducks are around.The duckling's behavior is an example of:

• A) faulty learning.
• B) imprinting.
• C) a fixed-action pattern.
• D) the absence of a critical period in following behavior.

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