An experiment in which mice are blindfolded for the first four days of their lives and then tested later for their maze-running ability is an example of a(n) _______ experiment.

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The experiment described is an example of a deprivation experiment, as the mice were deprived of visual sensory input during the critical period for visual development. This type of experiment is used to study the effects of sensory deprivation on behavior and development. Genetic and gene knockout experiments involve manipulating genes or genetic material to study their effects. Imprinting experiments involve studying the effects of early social experiences on later behavior. None of these types of experiments are described in the scenario given.

An Experiment in Which Mice Are Blindfolded for the First