Asked by Andrea Talley on Jul 02, 2024
Imprinting helps animals
A) perform the proper courtship ritual.
B) defend their territory.
C) recognize a member of their own species.
D) form a fixed-action pattern.
E) become better predators.
Imprinting
A form of learning occurring at a particular stage of an animal's life, where it forms attachments or establishes a habitual pattern of behavior.
- Gain familiarity with the essential notions and classifications of animal behavior, encompassing fixed-action patterns, imprinting, and operant conditioning.
- Recognize the critical importance and workings of communication in relationships among animals.
Learning Objectives
- Gain familiarity with the essential notions and classifications of animal behavior, encompassing fixed-action patterns, imprinting, and operant conditioning.
- Recognize the critical importance and workings of communication in relationships among animals.