As part of a science project,you hatched a baby duckling and are raising it.The duckling follows you even when other adult ducks are around.The duckling's behavior is an example of:
A) faulty learning
B) imprinting
C) a fixed-action pattern
D) the absence of a critical period in duck-following behavior

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The duckling's behavior is an example of imprinting. Imprinting is a form of learning in which an animal acquires certain behaviors during a critical period early in its life. In this case, the duckling imprinted on the person who hatched it and is following them as if they were its parent.

As Part of a Science Project,you Hatched a Baby Duckling