Lorenz's Geese Study

Question 1

Aim

Answer 1

To assess the mechanisms of imprinting

Question 2

Procedure

Answer 2

• A large clutch of geese eggs were split into 2 batches
• One batch hatched naturally and saw their mother first
• One batch hatched through an incubator and saw Lorenz first
• Once hatched, they were mixed up so Lorenz which goose was from each batch

Question 3

Findings

Answer 3

• The incubator batch followed Lorenz whilst the naturally hatched batch followed their mother

Question 4

Positive Evaluation

Answer 4

• Controlled Conditions
• Can be generalised to other birds
• Supported by the evolution theory

Question 5

Negative Evaluation

Answer 5

• Ethical issues
  
  • Physical and Psychological Harn