Birds and other infrahuman animals develop a preference for the person or object to which they are first exposed during a brief, critical period after birth. This is referred to as:

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Imprinting is the process by which birds and other animals develop a preference for the first person or object they are exposed to during a critical period shortly after birth.

Birds and Other Infrahuman Animals Develop a Preference for the Person