A type of learning that can occur only during a brief period of early life and results in a behavior that is difficult to modify through later experiences is called
A) insight.
B) imprinting.
C) habituation.
D) operant conditioning.
E) trial-and-error learning.

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Imprinting is a type of learning that occurs only during a brief period of early life, often referred to as a critical period. Once the behavior is learned, it is difficult to modify through later experiences. This is seen in examples such as baby birds imprinting on the first moving object they see after hatching, usually their mother.

A Type of Learning That Can Occur Only During a Brief