Question

Bowlby argued that infants perform behaviors which increase the probability that adults will care for them. This idea was based on the principle that ducklings will also increase the probability that they will survive if they perform certain behaviors. What was the specific behavior that we discussed in class that ducklings perform which may increase their probability of survival

Answer 1

Answer: Imprinting

Explanation: The concept of imprinting refers to a biological or psychological concept whereby infant or newly born animals develop a natural sense of survival attained through an automated phase of character development by bonding with the species required to ensure their survival after birth. This phase of development seems really automated as newly born infants develop a very strong sense of attachment to their mothers who in the real sense are the ones required to provide them with the food, sheltwr and other requirements needed for survival. This is also the case with baby ducklings who tend to form a strong natural sense of attachment to their mothers upon delivery following her in other to provide cover, shelter and learn a out their identity.