Lorenz became known for his investigations on which principle?
Theory of Relativity
Principle of Imprinting
Evolutionary Principle
Natural Selection
Answer
Imprinting, the phenomenon at the heart of Lorenz’s research, refers to the innate tendency of a young animal or bird to attach itself to the first moving object it sees, usually its mother. This critical learning phase, occurring shortly after hatching or birth, is crucial for the development of social and emotional behaviors.
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