"Imprinting" is a translation of Lorenz's original term Pragung and describes
A) a particular type of markings that help an individual be identified by others of the same species.
B) learning that occurs after careful, repetitive exposure to a stimulus by the parent.
C) learning that occurs following an event that is too important to forget.
D) the rapid development of a strong preference for a particular type of stimulus present during a short sensitive period of development.

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Imprinting is a concept in developmental psychology and ethology, describing a process whereby a young animal or human forms attachments and develops a concept of its own identity during a critical period early in life. This often involves following and becoming attached to a parent figure or an object. Konrad Lorenz, an Austrian zoologist, first observed this phenomenon in birds, noting how they would form attachments during a specific, limited time frame after hatching.

"Imprinting" Is a Translation of Lorenz's Original Term Pragung and Describes