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)attachment.

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The duckling's behavior is an example of imprinting, which is a form of learning where the young animal follows and becomes attached to the first moving object it sees shortly after hatching.

As Part of a Science Project, You Hatched a Baby