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Newly hatched goslings and ducklings rapidly learn to treat any animal they see shortly after hatching as their mother. This is called filial _____ and is an adaptive behavior. conditioning imitation sensitization habituation imprinting

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Imprinting

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This kind of imprinting is the most classic form. Newly hatched goslings and ducklings attaches to the first thing it sees as it's mother. This is an naturally occurring phenomenon and it helps to provide protection and identity to these baby birds as well as foster a bond with their mother.

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