The process of imprinting occurs during a brief developmental phase known as
A) the preoperational stage.
B) object permanence.
C) accommodation.
D) a critical period.

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Imprinting is a form of learning where an animal at a specific critical period of development forms an attachment to the first moving object it sees, usually its mother. This critical period is a brief developmental phase during which this learning occurs, and therefore the best choice is option D, "a critical period." Options A, B, and C are related to other aspects of cognitive development and not relevant to the process of imprinting.

The Process of Imprinting Occurs During a Brief Developmental Phase