Imprinting
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Irreversible learning that happens at a specific time of an animal’s life, like identifying their mother at birth
Real World Example
Imagine you're at a massive conference, and you need to quickly memorize the face of your assigned lunch buddy amidst hundreds of attendees. This situation is similar to imprinting in animals, where they must rapidly identify their mother shortly after birth to ensure their survival. Just as you focus intensely on recognizing your lunch buddy's face to avoid getting lost in the crowd, animals undergo irreversible learning during a critical period to distinguish their mother's unique features, ensuring they stay close and receive care.
Practice Version
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