Which of the following is true about imprinting?
A)It may be triggered by visual or chemical stimuli.
B)It happens to many adult animals, but not to their young.
C)It is a type of learning that does not involve innate behaviour.
D)It occurs only in birds.
E)It causes behaviours that last for only a short time (the sensitive period).

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Imprinting can be triggered by visual or chemical stimuli, such as an animal recognizing and following the scent or appearance of its mother or a surrogate parent.

Answer: C
 Imprinting is a type of learning that does not involve innate behaviour. It is the process by which an animal learns to recognize and bond with its caregiver or surroundings during a critical period early in life.

Answer: E
 The sensitive period for imprinting is relatively short and specific to each species. Once the window of opportunity has closed, the learned behavior may be difficult to change.

Which of the Following Is True About Imprinting