Baby ducks can be taught to behave as though a human investigator was their mother by providing the appropriate stimulus during a sensitive period. This form of learning is called

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Imprinting is a form of learning in which a young animal comes to recognize another animal, person, or thing as a parent or other object of trust. This is commonly seen in some bird species, such as ducks, where the young can imprint on humans if they are present during a critical period shortly after hatching.

Baby Ducks Can Be Taught to Behave as Though a Human