One feature of imprinting is that it is quickly learned and does not require a number of occurrences; this is referred to as
A) automatic processing.
B) fast-tracking.
C) instinctual behavior.
D) one-trial learning.

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Imprinting is a form of learning in which an animal quickly learns to recognize another individual or object as its mother or source of food, without requiring multiple repetitions of the stimulus. This one-trial learning distinguishes imprinting from other forms of learning, such as classical or operant conditioning, which require repetition and reinforcement over time.

One Feature of Imprinting Is That It Is Quickly Learned