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Imprinting is the word utilised in psychology and ethology for describing any type of phase-sensitive learning which is fast and relatively independent of the result of behaviour. It was first utilised to explain the situation where an animal or individual learns the properties of some stimulus, which is accordingly known as “imprinted”.

Which of following statements is correct regarding imprinting?

  1. It is not critical to usual behavioural development.

  2. It takes place only in birds.

  3. Its impact continues only for a short period of time.

  4. It is a fast form of learning.
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Explanation

Imprinting is a fast form of learning which is used in the study of psychology and ethology for describing any types of phase-sensitive learning which is relatively independent of the result of behaviour.

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