Question

A puppy often follows its mother wherever she goes. What kind of behavior are puppies displaying?

Answer 1

Imprinting I believe that's your answer.

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Answer 2

A puppy follows its mother wherever she goes displayed a behavior called a imprinting
When studying animals, imprinting is a term used to describe the capabilities of an organism to recognize its parents and develop habitual trust with their perceived parents

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