The process of exposing a young animal to new experiences, people, other animals, and places with the goal of preventing fearful or anxious behavior as adults is referred to as:

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The process described refers to socialization, where the animal is exposed to various stimuli during a critical developmental period to establish positive associations and reduce the likelihood of fear or anxiety later in life. Agnostication is not a known term in animal behavior, reinforcement involves strengthening or weakening a behavior through consequences, and imprinting is a type of rapid learning that occurs in a limited period of time, typically shortly after birth or hatching.

The Process of Exposing a Young Animal to New Experiences