The rapid formation of an attachment between an organism and an environmental object that occurs during a critical period is called:

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Imprinting is the process where a young animal comes to recognize another animal, person, or thing as a parent or other object of habitual trust. It is most famously seen in birds, such as ducks and geese, and occurs during a critical period early in life, making it distinct from other forms of learning or attachment.

The Rapid Formation of an Attachment Between an Organism and an Environmental