As Part of a Science Project You Hatched a Baby

question 112

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. This is an example of:

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

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