Which statement about imprinting is false?
A) It involves specific stimuli learned during a critical (or sensitive) period.
B) It occurs during development of parent-offspring recognition.
C) Its effects dissipate rapidly.
D) It requires only brief exposure.
E) Its timing may reflect a brief developmental or hormonal state.

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Imprinting can have long-lasting effects and may persist throughout an individual's lifespan. Therefore, statement C, which asserts that the effects of imprinting dissipate rapidly, is false.

Which Statement About Imprinting Is False